The Oriental Pied Hornbill’s Return to the Urban Jungle

Imagine waking up to the raucous laughter of a bird that once seemed lost to city life—its large bill gleaming in the sunlight, wings flashing as it swoops between concrete towers and ancient trees. The Oriental Pied Hornbill is not just a symbol of wild forests, but now, unexpectedly, a sign of hope and resilience … Read more

Eurycoma Longifolia

Tualang, Tongkat Ali, and the Wild Garden Traditions of Peninsular Malaysia

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine trekking through the emerald rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia, where the air is thick with the scent of earth and blooming flowers, and sunlight slices through a tapestry of ancient trees. Here, nature’s pharmacy thrives in dramatic fashion—giant Tualang trees tower overhead, their branches alive with wild honeybees, while the elusive Tongkat Ali plant hides … Read more

Life in Captivity: A New Kind of Wild

Tasmanian Devils and the Battle Against Facial Tumor Disease

Trizzy Orozco

It’s a haunting sight—Tasmanian devils, once fierce and feisty icons of the wild, now bearing grotesque tumors on their faces. This silent epidemic, known as Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD), swept through their populations like a shadow, threatening an entire species with extinction. Imagine a world where the echoing screeches of these marsupials vanish forever, … Read more

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Falcons, Parrots, and Songbirds: A Closer Evolutionary Bond Than You’d Expect

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where the fierce falcon, the chatty parrot, and the melodic songbird are evolutionary cousins. It sounds unbelievable, almost like the opening scene of a whimsical nature documentary. Yet, hidden within their DNA lies a shocking truth: these birds share a much closer evolutionary relationship than anyone ever suspected. This discovery has not … Read more

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Why Endangered Languages Often Hold the Key to Local Ecology

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where the whispers of an ancient forest, the call of a rare bird, or the secrets of hidden medicinal plants could vanish forever—not because the species themselves disappear, but because the words describing them fade from memory. Every time an endangered language dies, we risk losing not just words, but centuries of … Read more

Corn sapling growing on the soil.

The Choctaw Garden: Reviving Ancient Crops in Mississippi’s Soil

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine stepping into a garden where every plant tells a story—stories of resilience, ingenuity, and a deep connection to the land. The Choctaw Garden is not just a plot of earth in Mississippi; it is a living testament to centuries of knowledge passed down through generations. Here, ancient crops that once nourished the Choctaw people … Read more

Tiny Titans: The Science Behind Tardigrades’ Immortality Trick

Jan Otte

New research reveals how microscopic “water bears” use a molecular switch to survive conditions that would kill any other creature from deep space to boiling acid. The Unkillable Microscopic Superhero Tardigrades also called water bears or moss piglets are nature’s ultimate survivors: Now, scientists have discovered their secret: a molecular “on/off” switch that triggers suspended … Read more

Beavers in the Avon: England’s First Reintroduced River Engineers

Beavers in the Avon: England’s First Reintroduced River Engineers

Annette Uy

Imagine standing quietly on the banks of the River Avon at dusk. The air is cool, the water glimmers, and suddenly, a brown, flat-tailed silhouette glides across the surface. It’s a beaver—once vanished from these waters for hundreds of years, now making a triumphant and surprising return. Their comeback is more than a curiosity; beavers … Read more

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Secrets of the Penguins: A New Perspective on Penguin Life

April Joy Jovita

Penguins, the charismatic flightless birds of the Southern Hemisphere, are the stars of National Geographic’s latest documentary, Secrets of the Penguins. Executive producer James Cameron and wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory have collaborated to bring never-before-seen moments of penguin life to the screen, offering a fresh perspective on their behavior and resilience. A Global Journey to … Read more

brown and black turtle under water

Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts (During Hibernation)

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine being able to survive for months underwater without ever coming up for air. It sounds like something ripped straight from a superhero comic, but this is the astonishing reality for many turtles. Even more surprising? They do it by breathing through their butts. This quirky adaptation may sound like a joke, but it’s one … Read more