Articles for author: Annette Uy

Youth climate protest with participants holding 'Planet Over Profit' sign.

How Global Warming Threatens the Survival of Certain Species

Annette Uy

Global warming, a critical aspect of climate change, is driving significant alterations in Earth’s climate by increasing average global temperatures. This phenomenon poses a severe threat to biodiversity, disrupting ecosystems and endangering countless species around the world. This article delves into the impact of global warming on species, focusing on how rising temperatures, habitat changes, ...

The Maine Moose Population Has a Tick Problem — And It’s Not Pretty

The Maine Moose Population Has a Tick Problem — And It’s Not Pretty

Annette Uy

Imagine wandering through the vast, misty forests of Maine at dawn, expecting to catch a glimpse of one of North America’s most majestic animals: the moose. Instead, you come across a haunting scene—a moose, gaunt and patchy, its coat ravaged by relentless parasites. This is not a rare sight anymore. The Maine moose, an icon ...

Uluru: The Sacred Rock and the Journey to Respect Its Sanctity

Uluru: The Sacred Rock and the Journey to Respect Its Sanctity

Annette Uy

There is a place in the heart of Australia that stirs the soul and ignites a sense of wonder in all who behold it. Rising from the red sands of the Outback, Uluru stands as a colossal sentinel—an ancient, fiery monolith shimmering beneath the harsh sunlight and the gaze of countless stars. To many, it ...

Island Intelligence: What Lei Day Teaches Us About Biodiversity in the Pacific

Island Intelligence: What Lei Day Teaches Us About Biodiversity in the Pacific

Annette Uy

Imagine standing on a sun-drenched Hawaiian beach, surrounded by the scent of fresh flowers woven into vibrant leis, the ocean breeze carrying stories from distant shores. Lei Day, a celebration rich with tradition, is more than a festival of color and song—it is a living expression of the Pacific’s astonishing biodiversity. Each lei, crafted with ...

Why Armadillos Are Invading Kansas and Freaking Everyone Out

Why Armadillos Are Invading Kansas and Freaking Everyone Out

Annette Uy

Something strange is happening on the plains of Kansas. Picture this: you’re driving down a country road, and out of nowhere, a strange, armored creature scuttles across your headlights. No, it isn’t a prehistoric relic or a visitor from another world—it’s an armadillo! Once a rare sight, these quirky animals are now popping up everywhere ...

Why Some Animals Glow: The Genetics of Bioluminescence and Light in the Deep

Why Some Animals Glow: The Genetics of Bioluminescence and Light in the Deep

Annette Uy

Imagine plunging into the inky blackness of the deep sea, where sunlight fades and the world transforms into an otherworldly stage. Suddenly, a flash of green or blue light dances before your eyes—a living creature illuminating its own darkness. This isn’t the plot of a science fiction movie. It’s one of nature’s most mesmerizing secrets: ...

Reclaiming the Hedgerow: England’s Lost Native Plants and How to Grow Them

Reclaiming the Hedgerow: England’s Lost Native Plants and How to Grow Them

Annette Uy

It’s a scene fading from memory: a tangled hedgerow alive with birdsong, wildflowers bursting from the brambles, and a symphony of insects busily weaving through the leaves. Once, these living boundaries stitched the English countryside together, supporting a world of color and life. Now, many of those native plants—guardians of biodiversity—have vanished from hedgerows, victims ...

The Brain of a Koala: Fascinating Facts for International Wild Koala Day

The Brain of a Koala: Fascinating Facts for International Wild Koala Day

Annette Uy

Have you ever wondered what makes the koala so unique—and why these gentle marsupials spend almost their entire lives perched in eucalyptus trees, barely moving at all? On International Wild Koala Day, let’s dive deep into the mysterious world of the koala’s brain. Prepare to be surprised, inspired, and maybe even a little amused as ...

The Sundew's Deadly Dew: How This Sticky Plant Traps and Digests Insects

The Sundew’s Deadly Dew: How This Sticky Plant Traps and Digests Insects

Annette Uy

Imagine walking through a quiet, sun-dappled bog and stumbling upon a plant that glistens as if dusted with morning dew. But what if that sparkling dew was, in fact, a deadly trap? The sundew, with its jewel-like droplets, is not just beautiful—it’s a silent predator. This unassuming plant has evolved a shocking strategy to survive ...

Do Animals Mourn? Exploring Grief and Emotion Beyond the Human World

Do Animals Mourn? Exploring Grief and Emotion Beyond the Human World

Annette Uy

A mother elephant stands over her calf, gently touching the small, lifeless body with her trunk. In the wilds of the ocean, an orca carries her deceased newborn for days, refusing to let go. These heart-wrenching scenes leave us with a profound question: do animals grieve the way we do? For centuries, humans believed that ...