Wildlife

Ninety percent of the world’s big fish are gone or over fished. Yikes. Quite a heavy opening liner, I know, but declining fisheries is one

Reconciliation ecology is the idea that humans and endangered species can live side by side, even in advanced civilizations. Humans now occupy over 95% of

It is a hard thing to explain and an even harder thing to imagine. The disappearance of millions of honey bees across the United States

This year voters were faced with a series of controversial issues on their November ballots. In particular, Californians were given the opportunity to vote on

Very literally translating to mimicking biology, biomimicry is an old idea emerging as a new sustainable method of smart design at a time where industries

It seems that every time you look, another species is being added to the endangered list. Just recently, the federal government placed the beluga whales

Since we moved to our “rural-burban” neighborhood, I’ve noticed that we’re not the only ones calling this spot home. Take our bird population: the grackles

On January 8th, 2010, the TERRA podcast revealed a two part program titled “Angels of the Forest: Silky Sifaka Lemurs of Madagascar.” Produced by Sharon

Mekong River: Obstacles to protecting the Irrawaddy Dolphin…I am sitting in a wooden long-tail boat with Thomas, a Lao man whose white teeth contrast with

While my parents were oohing and ahhing over the tranquil beauty of dozens of jellyfish drifting around Monterey Bay, I remembered that I had read

Endangered Species and Climate ChangeAlthough the debate around climate change still continues, many species around the world are being affected by warming temperatures. Some may

Spring is the time of year that many people are getting their gardens ready for the warm summer weather and sunshine. For many of you,

What are Invasive Species? An invasive species can be defined as a non-native species that adversely affects the ecosystem, usually by out-competing native species. Over

This decade has brought a number of environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness, words like global warming, carbon footprint, and deforestation have become part of our everyday

The Four Coolest Species You’ve Never Seen (Because They’re Extinct)… We are currently witnessing the 6th major mass extinction in the planet Earth’s history. While the

Act now to save the honey bee population! Although they can give you a painful sting, bees are a vital part of human existence because they

Invasion of the Asian Carp Threatens Lake Michigan: Yet again, we are plagued by an invasive species! For background information on invasive species, click here. The tenacious

On October 28, 1805, explorers Lewis and Clark encountered what they named the “Beautiful Buzzard of the Columbia.”1 On February 16, 1806, they captured a

As discussed in the previous Greeniacs article titled Endangered Species1, over 350 species across the world will likely be affected by climate change in the coming

It’s 11am and you want a nice light meal with many different flavor options. In my native country of China, this calls for only one

I remember in my junior year of high school in San Diego, California, my Environmental Science teacher hosted a field trip like no other –

“It’s not easy being green” for Kermit the Frog, but his color may not be the problem. Since the late 1960s, amphibians, mainly frogs, have

It seems that the enormity and mysteriousness of the world’s oceans have led us to believe that their resources are inexhaustible. However, according to some

Urban beekeeping is on the rise! Urban communities have started a fairly new movement—beekeeping in small plot backyards, on rooftops, in hotels, restaurants, and in small urban gardens. Honeybees are an instrumental

Since the beginning of time, people have loved to showcase their wealth. Wealth has been represented by things that were considered hard or almost impossible

In Barbara Kingsolver’s most recent book, Flight Behavior, the main character, Dellarobia Turnbow, happens upon what looks like a valley of trees on fire. Later she

Loss of extinct, endangered and threatened species continues to grow, there has been an underlying cause to almost every species – habitat loss. Defining Habitat Loss

Reindeer are popular this time of year. With the help of Rudolf, these creatures have become a quintessential feature of the Christmas holiday. Unfortunately, reindeer

Millions of birds make the journey from the Gulf of Mexico up to Canada every year. In the spring, migratory birds fly north to the

In 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept across southern Florida. The winds, reaching speeds up to 177 mph, ruptured a posh beachside aquarium in Biscayne Bay, Florida

Media reports and environmental discussions at nearly all levels of politics and academia have made most of us aware of the perils of invasive species  and potentially

Since the Industrial Revolution, mass extinctions —to name a few—should come as no surprise. Indeed, Mother Earth is far from pleased with our shortsighted and selfish ways.

Do you love a good old cup of clam chowder, or perhaps some popcorn shrimp, or maybe you just like to go fishing for sport?

In the famous story of Alice and Wonderland, the Walrus and the Carpenter coaxed a hoard of oysters to follow their lead. The Walrus and

Did you know that you are more likely to be killed by a vending machine than by a shark?1 Most people think of sharks as vicious

It is no question that the variety of life on this planet is huge, but diminishing. There are over 6000 species of we may be

It perhaps should sound crazy, but killer whales, i.e.”Shamu,” became popular amusement attractions in the 1960s.1 In 2013, Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary “Blackfish” exposed SeaWorld’s troubling treatment

Jane Goodall – scientist, activist, educator, the list goes on. Her fascinating and inspiring life story is one from which we can all learn lessons

Food sources, they have and always will be the key to human survival. In addition to agriculture, the domestication of animals was an incredibly important

Dr. Jane Goodall opened my eyes to the world of chimpanzees, as she did for many people. It was not until I read In the Shadow

Health is arguably the most important thing in life, probably for all living creatures and ecosystems. While we as humans get caught up in our

This past November of 2013, the United Nations held climate talks in Warsaw1 as a prelude to larger U.N. climate talks scheduled to occur in Paris

The winter of 2008 saw a heavy decline of bat population in the Northeastern United States. Hibernating bats in caves across New York, Vermont, Connecticut,

Biodiversity can simply be defined as the variation of life at a given site or ecosystem. However, it is through this diversity that natural systems

Encountering a coyote ambling through your neighbourhood can be quite disconcerting. Trust us, we understand the feeling all too well, having experienced it firsthand. Intriguingly

Many of us harbour concerns about the diminishing natural habitats and the toll it’s taking on our planet’s wellbeing. We’ve witnessed these changes ourselves, gaining

As we cast our gaze across the expanse of the Earth, marvelling at the natural wonders she harbours, it is astonishingly easy to bypass the

Many of us can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness as we’ve observed the skies growing quieter, with fewer birds tracing their ancient flyways

The plight of the majestic snow leopard is one that tugs at our heartstrings. These noble creatures are fighting an uphill battle for survival in

Like so many of us, there’s a certain allure to the enigmatic mysteries that dwell beneath the undulating waves of our oceans. It’s this very

Witnessing our closest kin in the animal world grappling with formidable threats can stir a profound sense of distress. It’s an all too familiar feeling

It’s become rather apparent that the delightful hum of bees and the gentle flutter of butterflies are not as abundant in our gardens as they

We are all captivated by the breathtaking sights of unique creatures and verdant havens on remote isles, yet these idyllic spots are confronted with pressing

Deserts present a landscape of extremes, with blistering heat by day giving way to icy chills as night falls; a true test of resilience for

As our cities expand and reach skywards, the intimate pathways that once guided our wild neighbours discreetly weave into memory. The urgency of this predicament

Sharks often get a bad rap as the fearsome denizens of the deep. Like many folks, we’ve all heard those spine-tingling tales and watched the

Many of us share a concern for the dwindling numbers of wildlife and the subsequent impact on nature’s delicate equilibrium. This is particularly noticeable with

The rolling expanses of grasslands that stretch as far as the eye can see have long captivated our collective curiosity. Why do these vast open

We’re all too familiar with the unsettling news of how our precious biodiversity is slipping away, teetering on the edge of catastrophe. If you’re anything

It’s all too easy to overlook the spellbinding spectacle that graces our shores each year. Like many of us, you may have stumbled upon traces