Species Inventories and Biodiversity Protection
Global biodiversity, which is often characterized as the total variety of life on Earth, continues to decline as the human population increases, and with it people's need for Earth's natural resources.
View ArticleBeak Abnormalities and Deformities in Birds
In every population of organisms a certain percentage develop abnormalities for various reasons. Some of these abnormalities occur during the animal's lifetime as a result of an encounter with a...
View ArticleTiny Trackers for Tiny Animals
Trackers can be attached to even very small animals to help scientists learn about their behavior.
View ArticleSaving Taz
For many people, the mere mention of the name "Tasmanian devil" conjures up the image of a certain growling, drooling, gurgling, Warner Brothers cartoon character.
View ArticleThe Hidden Treasures of Conservation
As of January 1, 2016, there were an estimated 7.4 billion living human beings on the planet, each one in need of provisioning with food, water, energy, and other resources. This number continues to...
View ArticleManaging Endangered Species
The year 2015 was a challenging one for Earth's plants, animals, and other forms of life.
View ArticleThe Plight of the Vaquita
All things being equal, it is easier to monitor and protect living things that do not move than those that move from place to place. Animals, living things that move (by definition), are often more...
View ArticleWorld’s Maritime Countries Get Marine Conservation “Fever”
In response to the tremendous pressure being exerted on marine life from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and other human-generated activities, several maritime governments in 2015 designated...
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