Articles for category: Conservation

Sahara desert

The Science of Desert Greening: Can We Turn the Sahara into a Lush Forest?

Annette Uy

The vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, is often perceived as a barren and inhospitable place. Yet, the idea of transforming this arid landscape into a thriving green oasis has captured the imagination of scientists and environmentalists alike. The concept, known as “desert greening,” explores the ...

Dublin underground tunnels

The Forgotten Tunnel Network Beneath Dublin: What’s Hidden Below the Streets?

Jan Otte

Beneath the bustling streets of Dublin, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture, lies a mysterious labyrinth of tunnels that many have forgotten. These subterranean passages, hidden from the daily hustle and bustle, hold secrets that date back centuries. As you walk above, the ground beneath your feet is a silent witness ...

California's Mountain Lions Are Crossing Freeways - 7 Fixes Saving Their Lives

California’s Mountain Lions Are Crossing Freeways – 7 Fixes Saving Their Lives

Andrew Alpin

California’s mountain lions face a deadly journey every time they attempt to cross the state’s busy highways. These magnificent cats, which need vast territories to survive, find themselves trapped in habitat islands surrounded by concrete barriers and speeding traffic. Yet innovative solutions are emerging across the Golden State, offering hope for these isolated populations. The ...

5 Species That Zoos Helped Save From Extinction

5 Species That Zoos Helped Save From Extinction

Annette Uy

Picture this: a world without the thunderous roar of a California condor soaring overhead, or the gentle splash of an Arabian oryx drinking from a desert oasis. These scenes almost became permanent memories rather than living realities. While critics often question the role of modern zoos, there’s an incredible untold story of rescue, dedication, and ...

8 Incredible Creatures on the Brink: US Conservation Efforts

8 Incredible Creatures on the Brink: US Conservation Efforts

Sumi

Across the United States, some of the most remarkable animals on Earth are hanging on by a thread. Many of them are so rare that most people will never see one in the wild, yet entire teams of biologists, tribal nations, local communities, and government agencies are fighting every day to keep them from disappearing ...

9 Animals That Have Developed Extraordinary Ways to Survive in Deserts

9 Animals That Have Developed Extraordinary Ways to Survive in Deserts

Kristina

Deserts are among the most hostile places on Earth. Temperatures that scorch by day and plunge by night, landscapes almost entirely devoid of water, and food that’s scarce at the best of times – you’d think nothing could truly call such a place home. Yet life, as it almost always does, finds a way. What’s ...