Articles for category: Animal Behavior, Conservation, Human–Animal Dynamics, Marine Biology

Montana wilderness

The Battle Over Public Lands in Montana: Who Owns America’s Wilderness?

Annette Uy

Public lands in Montana are a testament to the state’s vast natural beauty and rich ecological diversity. These lands have become a battleground for differing ideals and interests, each vying for control, preservation, or utilization. Understanding who truly owns and controls America’s wilderness is a complicated discussion involving various stakeholders like government entities, private landowners, ...

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How Artificial Intelligence is Helping Track and Protect Endangered Species

Maria Faith Saligumba

In the race against time to protect Earth’s most vulnerable creatures, scientists and conservationists are employing cutting-edge technology to aid their efforts. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to track and protect endangered species, offering a powerful ally in conservation. By processing vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, AI enhances our ability to ...

Utah Desert Bighorns Rebound

Utah Desert Bighorns Rebound

Andrew Alpin

The rugged canyons of tell a remarkable story of recovery. Once on the brink of vanishing forever from the state’s southern landscapes, desert bighorn sheep have staged one of the most impressive wildlife comebacks in American conservation history. Their dramatic return from near extinction to thriving populations stands as proof that dedicated conservation efforts can ...

Corals: The Architects of the Ocean

Why Ocean Acidification Is a Silent Killer for Marine Life

Trizzy Orozco

The world’s oceans have long been a source of mystery and wonder, teeming with diverse life forms that have captivated human imagination for centuries. However, beneath the surface, a growing threat is endangering these ecosystems—a subtle yet potent phenomenon known as ocean acidification. Often labeled as a “silent killer” for its insidious impact, ocean acidification ...

The Chemical Warfare Dilemma

Why New York’s Urban Trees Are Losing the War Against Scale Insects

Annette Uy

Picture this: you’re walking down a tree-lined street in Manhattan on a scorching summer day, seeking refuge under the leafy canopy above. But what if I told you that those very trees providing you shade are fighting a silent, microscopic war that they’re slowly losing? Scales are sap-sucking insects common on backyard trees and ornamental ...

Alaska's Sea Otters Are Rebounding Fast

Alaska’s Sea Otters Are Rebounding Fast

Andrew Alpin

  Alaska’s marine ecosystem is witnessing something quite remarkable. Sea otters, those playful marine mammals that once faced near extinction, are making an impressive comeback across many regions of the Last Frontier. It’s a story that began centuries ago when fur traders hunted these animals to the brink of disappearance. Now, decades of protection and ...

A coelacanth gliding through the ocean depths

The Lazarus Effect: 8 Species Scientists Thought Were Extinct But Came Back

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine hearing the heartbreaking tale of a species declared extinct, only to be astonished later by its miraculous return. Such moments are described as part of the “Lazarus Effect,” named after the biblical Lazarus who rose from the dead. Across the animal kingdom, some species thought to be lost forever have been rediscovered, offering hope ...