World Frog Day
I have always loved frogs. They look a bit gawky out of the water, which has endeared me to them. I have a handful of…
Category: Biodiversity
Save the Rhinos
Rhinos contribute to the ecosystem as a ‘keystone species’, impacting seed dispersal, soil fertilisation, creating waterholes through wallowing in mud and maintaining short grass. They…
Why we love mangroves 💚
• Mangroves protect coastlines by reducing erosion and storm surges.• In a recent study funded by Fauna & Flora International, 700 animal species were found…
Understanding Exotic Pets: The Cost to Animals and Ecosystems
Imagine being plucked from your home, transported across continents, and finding yourself confined to a glass box on a stranger’s shelf. This strange scenario you…
Orangutan Caring Week 2024
Orangutan Caring WeekNovember 10-16, 2024Theme: Orangutans Leading the Way: One Planet, One Future Orangutan Caring Week is here—a time dedicated to celebrating and protecting one…
The science that preserves life: biodiversity conservation
Everyone knows that our planet is populated by millions of different organisms, which include animals, plants, bacteria and fungi. They interact and share different habitats…
Hedgerow Heroes
Hedgerows are such a usual part of the British countryside (and plenty of urban areas too) that we usually barely notice them as we pass.…
Undercover Animal Communication
I don’t know about you, but I used to think animal communication was fairly basic, until I almost got bitten by my neighbors dog who…
Sweet Like Honey: The Importance of Bees in Ecosystems
Bees get a really bad rep. They’re small, pester you while you’re trying to picnic in peace, and they pack a nasty sting. At least,…
World Turtle Day
Loose fishing gear called “ghost nets” drastically affects sea turtle populations. They need to come to the surface for air and often drown tangled up…
