For those who do not know, in the early afternoon of March 28, 2025, central Myanmar was rocked by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that would leave thousands dead and thousands more displaced. But what has fascinated scientists most isn’t only the human cost—it’s the extraordinary video of the Earth itself breaking open. A security camera ...
Creating an outdoor aviary for your pet parrots is an incredibly rewarding project that can dramatically improve your birds’ quality of life. Unlike indoor cages that restrict movement, outdoor aviaries provide ample space for flight, exposure to natural sunlight, and environmental enrichment that mirrors aspects of parrots’ natural habitats. Building your own aviary also allows ...
Long before the official establishment of America’s first national park, these lands were deeply interwoven with the nation’s developing identity and history. The vast, untamed wilderness that would eventually become protected parklands served as both obstacle and opportunity for early Americans. From indigenous civilizations to European explorers, from pioneer settlements to presidential visions, these natural ...
Picture a sleeping giant under a national park, a ski town, or a quiet bay – and then imagine its breath, once in many lifetimes, drifting as a gray veil across a continent. The question of how close you are to a supervolcano isn’t just about miles on a map; it’s about wind, ash, water, ...
In the vast theater of the sky, bald eagles reign as one of North America’s most iconic and powerful avian predators. With their impressive seven-foot wingspan, distinctive white head, and fierce yellow eyes, these majestic birds command respect throughout their range. But bald eagles don’t exist in isolation—they share their aerial domain with numerous other ...
New Zealand’s most unlikely icon looks like a plush toy that wandered off the assembly line: rounded body, shaggy feathers, and a bill so long it seems to point to another postcode. Yet behind the charm is a scientific detective story about how a bird traded flight for feel, sight for smell, and wings for ...
In the vast landscapes of North America, few stories are as poignant as that of the American bison. Once numbering in the tens of millions, these magnificent creatures roamed freely across the Great Plains, serving as a keystone species that shaped ecosystems and sustained Indigenous cultures for thousands of years. Yet in just a few ...
For centuries, polished “unicorn horns” were paraded through European cathedrals and palaces, hailed as talismans against poison and proof that wonder walked the earth. The mystery behind those spiraled trophies turns out to be far wilder and colder: a whale’s tooth from seas locked in winter dark. Now, a new synthesis of archaeology, museum records, ...
The Surge in Ant Collecting (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Kenya – A dramatic bust at Nairobi’s airport exposed the hidden dangers of the international ant trade, where thousands of rare insects face exploitation for pet enthusiasts. The Surge in Ant Collecting Wildlife authorities in Kenya recently intercepted a shipment containing over 5,000 queen ants, destined for ...
A Breakthrough in Bird Conservation (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Near Colombia’s bustling capital, a quiet conservation triumph unfolded as three Andean condor chicks emerged from carefully tended eggs, offering a glimmer of resilience for a species on the brink. A Breakthrough in Bird Conservation The arrival of these chicks marked a significant step forward in efforts ...
Gargi Chakravorty
