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Tag: #conservation
Ghost Forests and Dying Oceans: What Vanishing Habitats Mean for Animals You’ll Never See
What if the next great extinction is happening underwater, and we barely notice? While we obsess over melting glaciers and plastic straws, another quiet crisis…
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…
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…
Grey squirrels in the UK
The grey squirrel was introduced to the UK in the 18th century and their numbers quickly grew. Unfortunately, they carry a virus called squirrelpox, which…
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.…
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…
