Travel blogger Nav Samedi has written on his adventures in destinations from Argentina to Iceland. Here, he shares a stunning shot of a humpback whale off the coast of Antarctica. via Antarctica, One Last Dream — Discover
Pet Lover — The Cuteness is Real
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Fences built across Europe to stop refugees are threatening the continent’s wildlife
In 1989, the fall of the Iron Curtain and the removal of border fences along the edges of the former Soviet Union wasn’t only the first step in today’s borderless Europe where citizens are able to travel more freely. It also created the backbone of the so-called European Green Belt: a movement for environmental protection… via …
As Mr. Spock would say, Fascinating. Alien Jellyfish
Canadians warned about car-licking moose
Canadians warned about car-licking moose - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-38329779 Only in Canada!
So why do male seahorses get pregnant?
With their distinctive snouts and vertical posture, seahorses are some of the most unique creatures in the ocean. And with new genetic research, scientists are getting important insight into what made them that way. In a new report published in Nature, researchers have pinpointed a gene activated in one of seahorses’ most intriguing adaptations: the… via …
Satellite imagery of the Arctic reveals bleak outlook for polar bears
Polar bears have long been the poster animals for climate protection. But this week, scientists who have been studying data from NASA and other satellite operators on changing environments had more bad news for the Arctic bears, and for reindeer, mountain lions, and other creatures suffering the effects of drought and warming seas. Detailed satellite… via …
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Help the Hedgehogs! — rambling ratz
Eight year old Daisy designed these fabulous posters to raise awareness of the plight of hedgehogs. It is very heartening to see young people caring about the future of our native wildlife. Daisy is a great hedgehog advocate, she has even appeared on the BBC’s “Newsround”. Hedgehog numbers have declined dramatically in the UK and […] …
Protecting Nature: The Photographs That Moved Them Most — TIME
Wildlife photographers play a major role in preserving what’s left of our fragile ecosystem – from capturing the effects of climate change on our planet to documenting species on the brink of extinction as they can no longer adapt to the changes that surround them. The greatest wildlife photographers are highly skilled experts with a… via …
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How a 20th-century hunting boom left the Amazon with “empty rivers” and 23 million dead animals — Quartz
The fashion for wild animal skins and furs drove a hunting boom in the Amazon basin through the 20th century. A mass industry sprung up almost overnight and the hides of otters, jaguars or alligator-like caimans were soon being shipped round the world to be turned into coats, hats or accessories. The Amazon rainforest, and… via …
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