Earlier last year, a team of scientists demonstrated that animal DNA can be collected from the air — a breakthrough expected to significantly improve conservation efforts, and even potentially revolutionize forensics and epidemiology. Now, scientists decided to take it a step … [Read more...] about Study: Scientists successfully distinguish zoo animals from airborne DNA
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The Optimist View: Honoring the Animals
"It's not whether animals will survive, it's whether man has the will to save them." - Anthony D. Williams BY Amelia Buckley Coming around a bend along a trail in Glacier National Park, I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. Just ten feet ahead of me, standing … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: Honoring the Animals
This endangered baby tapir is on an important conservation mission
The Baird’s tapir is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List, with less than 5,500 animals left in the wild. As a result of habitat loss induced by logging and land clearing for agriculture, the animal population has decreased by over 50 percent in the past three … [Read more...] about This endangered baby tapir is on an important conservation mission
Need some at home entertainment? Take one of these virtual tours
Practicing social distancing can feel isolating and even boring, but fortunately, with the help of modern technology, you can still explore some of the world’s best parks, museums, and cultural sites from the comfort of your own home. More and more destinations are offering … [Read more...] about Need some at home entertainment? Take one of these virtual tours