The latest edition of the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Planet Report for 2022 reveals a devastating reality: monitored populations of vertebrates, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish, have plummeted by an alarming average of 69% since 1970. The report paints an even grimmer picture for Latin America and the Caribbean, where wildlife populations have … [Read more...] about 69% Average Decline in Wildlife Populations Since 1970: Urgent Call to Action from New WWF Report
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The Importance of Protecting Bees: A Call to Avoid Weed Killer Until After Blackberry Bloom
Spring is a time of renewal and growth, with flowers blooming and bees buzzing about. However, as much as we enjoy the beauty of spring, we must also be mindful of the impact our actions can have on the ecosystem around us. This is especially true when it comes to the use of weed killer on dandelions, which can have devastating effects on our local bee populations. If … [Read more...] about The Importance of Protecting Bees: A Call to Avoid Weed Killer Until After Blackberry Bloom
Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
Vocal learning is extremely rare in animals, but gorillas appear to have cracked it. “Snough!” That's apparently gorilla slang meaning "I say, old buddy, toss us a couple grapes, would you?" What's most surprising about this unusual vocalization is that it appears to have been developed by caged gorillas specifically for the purpose of communicating with human zookeepers, … [Read more...] about Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
A Frantic Call Is Received By Rescuers To Assist A Mystery Animal Trapped In A Tree
"The creature sits and doesn't move..." Rescuers from Poland's Krakow Society for the Protection of Animals got a panicked phone this week from a worried member of the public alerting them to a dire situation. She'd seen what looked to be an animal in distress high up in a tree near the caller's house. It hadn't moved from its current location in at least two days. … [Read more...] about A Frantic Call Is Received By Rescuers To Assist A Mystery Animal Trapped In A Tree