Wild Animals Belong in the Wild
Wild Animals Belong in the Wild Wild animals and humans were created to coexist on planet Earth, but not to interact. There is a distinct difference between coexisting and interacting. Coexisting means “to exist together or at the same time” or “to live in peace with each other.” Interacting means “to act together” or “to […]
The Climate Crisis: A Human Rights Issue
When we talk about climate change, it often provokes conversation about the future and what it will look like. There’s talk of models and clocks and predictions. Much of the focus is on how much we really need to care and how much change we need to make. How many toxins can we pump into […]
Plastic’s Impact on the Environment
Plastic, in its essence, is a miracle product. The ability of single-use items to be manufactured in a cheap and quick manner has changed the way everything works. Packaging, construction, textiles, fishing nets, technology, medical devices and endless other things have been revolutionized by various forms of synthetic polymer compounds. Plastic is such a miracle […]
Bumblebees Are Disappearing. What You Can Do About It?
What’s with All the Buzz to Save the Bumblebees? Bees play a critical role in the environment. As pollinators, they support the growth and life of the base of every food chain; plants. Bees are the main insect pollinators, and honey bees alone are predicted to pollinate 80% of flowering plants in North America. The […]
Sumatran Elephant
Species in Peril: Sumatran Elephant A small but mighty pachyderm in trouble Characteristics Asian elephants are smaller and have the highest body point on the head than African elephants. One finger-like process extends from the tip of their trunk. Their backs are level or convex. Females are often smaller than males and have tusks that […]
Giraffe
Species in Peril: GIRAFFE The tallest living land animal on the planet Giraffe Diet and Habitat There are several giraffe subspecies. While some, like the Angolan giraffe, live in desert areas, most giraffes live in savannahs and open woods. They prefer Acacieae, Commiphora, Combretum, and open Terminalia woodlands over denser habitats, such as Brachystegia woodlands. […]
The Climate Crisis: A Human Rights Issue
When we talk about climate change, it often provokes conversation about the future and what it will look like. There’s talk of models and clocks and predictions. Much of the focus is on how much we really need to care and how much change we need to make. How many toxins can we pump into […]
Wildlife Conservation Success Stories That Bring Hope for The Future
Green Sea Turtles Surrounding the warm coastline of Raine Island off the Great Barrier Reef, hundreds of Green Sea Turtles wait to nest their eggs. At their peak, 60,000 females will nest in this area along with thousands of other females around the world. Weighing in about 300 bounds, with the ability to live upwards […]
Giraffe Population Decline Across Africa
Giraffe Population Decline Across Africa African elephants are an infamous martyr to human encroachment and poaching. Their population’s devastating decline inspires outrage and calls for increased conservation. But, in the shadow of this outcry, another struggling African icon still waits for witnesses. The giraffe population decline is so severe, there are fewer giraffes than elephants […]
