Discovered in 2009, the Venezuelan Poodle Moth amazed the world with its “fur-like” scales. Now, it’s inspiring breakthroughs in biotechnology, sustainable materials, and rainforest conservation across Latin America. A Creature That Redefined Curiosity In 2009, a pale, cloud-soft moth photographed in Venezuela’s Gran Sabana stunned scientists and the internet … [Read more...] about The Venezuelan Poodle Moth: Nature’s Mystery That’s Inspiring Science, Tech, and Conservation
Biodiversity Conservation
A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild
The dodo could once again roam the earth after a de-extinction company announced ambitious plans to bring the long-gone bird back to life 300 years after it was wiped out. A de-extinction company has announced plans to bring back the dodo more than 300 years after the creature was wiped out. Colossal Biosciences, who previously vowed to resurrect mammoths and Tasmanian … [Read more...] about A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild
Nature’s Delight: Caiman Wears Crown of Butterflies in Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo
In a mesmerizing display of harmonious coexistence, an extraordinary photograph captures a caiman adorned with a crown of vibrant butterflies. Photographer Mark Cowan, on an expedition to study reptile and amphibian diversity in the Amazon, immortalized this enchanting moment that offers both visual splendor and ecological insight. Lounging gracefully by the Los Amigos … [Read more...] about Nature’s Delight: Caiman Wears Crown of Butterflies in Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo