New information on WNS, July 2013

New information on WNS, July 2013

Scientists identify key fungal species that help explain mysteries of white nose syndrome Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 20:02 in Biology & Nature Dan Lindner, U.S. Forest Service Dan Lindner, U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service researchers have...
We need a more Conscious America!

We need a more Conscious America!

I had visited Alberta, Canada once before, about 10 years ago. I had forgotten how impressed I was with their good environmental choices until my most recent visit back. Just last night I returned once again from Alberta: specifically, Edmonton, Calgary, and the Banff...
How do dogs help penguins?

How do dogs help penguins?

How Dogs Help Protect Threatened Species By Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) A sheepdog can help protect penguinsIn 2005, the Little Penguin population of Australia’s Middle Island dropped to fewer than 10 birds. When volunteers began keeping records in the...
Birds Hitting Windows

Birds Hitting Windows

LIVING LIGHTLY: FLYING CLEAR   © Bigstock Exhausted at the end of a 1,200-mile journey from South America, a male indigo bunting descends slowly toward what looks like an inviting tree in a lush backyard. Then, thwack! He hits a window that’s reflecting a tree...

White-Nose Syndrome Trial

  Retired military bunkers used as artificial bat hibernacula at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Maine (April 9, 2013) In an effort to address mortality rates of little brown bats, biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Department of...