Buildings are among the leading threats to bird populations in the United States, with over a billion birds dying annually due to collisions with glass. A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Journal highlights this alarming issue, revealing that about 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for treatment either die from their … [Read more...] about More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
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More Than 6,000 Sheep Set To Graze Around Solar Panels Over 10,100 Acres In Texas
A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform land management practices in Texas as more than 6,000 sheep are scheduled to graze around solar panels across 10,100 acres (4,087 hectares). This ambitious project, touted as the largest solar grazing agreement in the US, is spearheaded by renewable energy operator Enel North America in partnership with Texas Solar Sheep LLC. With … [Read more...] about More Than 6,000 Sheep Set To Graze Around Solar Panels Over 10,100 Acres In Texas
Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
A Northern California wildfire, which has surged into the state's largest blaze of the season, destroying structures and prompting thousands of evacuations, was allegedly ignited by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, authorities said Thursday. The 48-year-old arson suspect, identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II, was arrested Thursday morning and jailed without bail, … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
Globally, house cats have been observed eating over 2,000 different species, 16% of which are endangered. Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. A new study developed a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. The research identified 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 … [Read more...] about Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
Iceberg Bigger Than Las Vegas Breaks Off From Antarctic Ice Shelf
As breakups go, this is a pretty big one. We’re here to bring you some quite literally breaking news – an iceberg that’s bigger than the city of Las Vegas has broken off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This 380 square-kilometer (147 square-mile) chunk of ice parted ways with the shelf on the morning of May 20, after a crack that first appeared a few weeks ago gradually … [Read more...] about Iceberg Bigger Than Las Vegas Breaks Off From Antarctic Ice Shelf