When a Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp beside their home, their goal was simple: keep it from being developed. Years later, that wetland had become a nesting site for hundreds of wood storks, along with herons, alligators and many other animals. Here is how it happened, and what their story shows about the role of private landowners in wildlife conservation. A Swamp … [Read more...] about Florida Couple Buys 45-Acre Swamp in 2007 to Protect It from Development. 15 Years Later, It’s Home to Hundreds of Wood Storks
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Multiple states still dealing with 20-pound, orange-toothed invasive rodent: ‘This is a real issue, and we have to act quickly’
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’