Nature

World’s Wild Tiger Population ‘On Verge of Extinction’

March 15, 2010
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For an animal that’s religiously revered in many cultures and is legendary in literature, the tiger has not received royal treatment by [...]

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Flying into Death: Mirrored Highrise Fatal Trap for Songbirds

March 12, 2010
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The pleas to turn off office lights during migration season sound loud and clear each year. But what about buildings that are, [...]

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Don’t Forget to Count Yourself In!

February 12, 2010
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The Great Backyard Bird Count starts today! Just a reminder to count yourself in by participating in this year’s event. Don’t worry, [...]

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Decision to Ban Mining Announced in BC’s Flathead River Valley

February 10, 2010
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One of the most wild and beautiful locations in North America, and one of the most biologically diverse and important places on [...]

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Get Ready for the 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count

January 27, 2010
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A heads, or beaks, up for all you avifauna lovers out there. It’s time to mark your calendars so you won’t miss [...]

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Listen Live to the Ocean Below the Antarctic Ice

January 25, 2010
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Thanks to PALAOA, the Perennial Acoustic Observatory in the Antarctic Ocean, which has two hydrophones powered by wind and solar set up [...]

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IUCN’s Red List Reveals Species in Jeopardy

November 4, 2009
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Photo: Rabbs Fringe-limbed Treefrog © Brad Wilson According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), a widely acclaimed source for [...]

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Kudzu – An Invasive Species Marches North

October 7, 2009
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Photo: Kudzu via Wikipedia Perhaps a solemn reminder of our lack of ability to manage nature is the threat from invasive species. [...]

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