August 8, 2016
Native Species Safeguard Your Cup of Coffee
A recent study in Ecology Letters found that in Costa Rica, native vegetation attracts pest-eating birds to plantations. Pests are a pervasive and…
July 28, 2016
NZ to be Predator-free by 2050
NZ resolves to protect its native species by eradicating 100% of its invasive rats, weasels, and possums by 2050. New…
July 27, 2016
Mapped: Potential Threats to Soil Diversity
Scientists have produced a first-of-its-kind global map of potential threats to soil diversity. When we consider variety in nature, we tend…
July 26, 2016
Pacific Island Birds Saved From Extinction. What’s Next?
Report finds that mainland and island birds benefit from the Endangered Species Act and captive breeding programs, but many are…
July 26, 2016
South Island Robins Thrive on Predator-free Island
A remote island off of New Zealand offers South Island Robins protection from invasive predators. South Island Robins are an iconic…
July 26, 2016
Breeding Efforts May Resurrect Giant Tortoise Species
Once a species is extinct, there’s no going back…right? Conservationists in the Galapagos are not so sure. The highly publicized…
July 20, 2016
Invasive Species and Seabirds Curriculum Debuts
A middle school educational program focused on Invasive Species and Seabirds will kick off this school year. A new Invasive…
July 14, 2016
Effortless and Extreme: Frigatebirds in Flight
Research reveals incredible details about Frigatebirds and their flying abilities. A Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens, is a tropical seabird with an impressive 6-foot…
July 14, 2016
Protecting King Island’s Native Species
The people of Tasmania’s King Island aim to end the loss of native plants and animals through conservation efforts. King Island, part of…