Over the past few decades, an unexpected invader has quietly been spreading across the United States: the nutria. These large, orange-toothed rodents are causing ecological havoc, prompting urgent action from wildlife experts and local authorities. What Are Nutria? Native to South America, nutria—also known as coypu, swamp beaver, or coypu rat—were brought to the U.S. in … [Read more...] about Multiple states still dealing with 20-pound, orange-toothed invasive rodent: ‘This is a real issue, and we have to act quickly’
Ecosystem Protection
Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Why Sharing Your Snacks Hurts More Than You Think
Oh, look at that cute squirrel! He’s coming closer...giving him a little snack couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong. While a squirrel might look adorable munching on your trail mix, feeding wild animals is actually detrimental to their health and well-being. It's Not Just a Few Peanuts You might have the best intentions when you want to share your lunch with a critter in the … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Why Sharing Your Snacks Hurts More Than You Think