Articles for category: Animal Behavior, Conservation, Ecology

Singapore Zoo: Guardians of Asian Wildlife

Zoos as Arks: Why They Matter in the Age of Mass Extinction

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the last tiger’s roar is only an echo, or where elephants exist only in faded photographs. This isn’t just a distant nightmare—it’s a looming reality as thousands of species teeter on the edge of extinction. In this age of mass extinction, where human impact is pushing nature to the brink, zoos ...

Grey Heron in Busan City, South Korea

Synurbization: How Animals Adapt to Coexist with Humans

April Joy Jovita

As urbanization continues to reshape landscapes, wildlife is adapting to thrive in human-dominated environments. This phenomenon, known as synurbization, highlights the resilience of certain species and their ability to coexist with humans. From foxes in ancient cities to dolphins near coastal power stations, these adaptations reveal the dynamic interplay between nature and urbanization. What Is ...

Human-Beaver Coexistence

Beavers Aren’t Just Builders—They’re Planet-Changing Engineers

Jan Otte

Picture a quiet stream meandering through a forest, the water moving gently, barely making a sound. Suddenly, the landscape transforms. Trees fall, water pools, and a web of streams appears that was never there before. Who’s behind this dramatic makeover? Not a bulldozer, not a construction crew, but a furry, flat-tailed animal: the beaver. Far ...

Behind the Glass: How Zookeepers Are Advocates for Animal Welfare

Behind the Glass: How Zookeepers Are Advocates for Animal Welfare

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where the voices of the voiceless are heard, where the silent cries of animals echo through the corridors of compassion. In the realm behind the glass, zookeepers stand as the unsung heroes, tirelessly advocating for animal welfare. These dedicated individuals are not merely caretakers; they are champions of change, transforming the lives ...

Borderlines and Riverbeds: When Shifting Water Changes National Boundaries

Borderlines and Riverbeds: When Shifting Water Changes National Boundaries

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up one morning to find that the river marking your country’s border has shifted, and with it, your national identity has been questioned. This isn’t just a hypothetical situation but a reality faced by many nations around the world. Water, with its relentless flow and dynamic nature, has the power to reshape landscapes ...

The Unseen Collapse: What Happens When Aquifers Lose Their Storage Forever

The Unseen Collapse: What Happens When Aquifers Lose Their Storage Forever

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where the very ground beneath your feet is slowly disappearing. This is not the plot of a science fiction novel, but a stark reality faced by many regions around the globe. Aquifers, the hidden reservoirs of freshwater beneath the Earth’s surface, are drying up at an alarming rate. What happens when these ...