While animals and plants have always come and gone, we have seen a huge increase in the number of vertebrate animals that have disappeared since the 16th century—almost all because of human-related changes such as loss of habitat or over-hunting. Now with climate change, more … [Read more...] about Meet the animals that came back from “extinction”
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Teach your kids about the plight of endangered animals with this beautiful book
As depressing as it sounds, there’s definitely a need to teach children about the current state of our ecosystems and the endangered animals that live within them. That’s why New York Times bestselling author, Millie Marotta, has created a beautiful children’s book called A Wild … [Read more...] about Teach your kids about the plight of endangered animals with this beautiful book
An intimate look at the last of Africa’s big tusker elephants
Like living relics from a bygone era, the last of Africa’s big tusker elephants roam in a vast, remote wilderness in Kenya. These majestic animals have massive tusks that nearly reach the floor of the earth, with an individual tusk weighing as much as 130lbs. Africa’s big … [Read more...] about An intimate look at the last of Africa’s big tusker elephants
How cricket agriculture could save endangered animals in Madagascar
You, my friend, are living through a food revolution. In labs across the world, researchers are growing meat from just a handful of animal cells or engineering striking imitations of meat, including an entirely plant-based burger that bleeds. Human eaters are also starting to … [Read more...] about How cricket agriculture could save endangered animals in Madagascar
Mountain gorillas are slowly getting back on their feet
Wildlife conservation efforts have just shown their worth after scientists declared that the mountain gorilla is no longer “critically endangered”. After facing near extinction, the gorilla’s situation is still "endangered" but is also slowly and gradually showing signs of … [Read more...] about Mountain gorillas are slowly getting back on their feet
