Hawaiian Monk Seal

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Coral Reef Biodiversity of Midway Atoll

Midway Atoll is home to more than 3 million birds but the marine biodiversity of the surrounding coral reefs is equally amazing. Beyond the blanket of several million birds atop three small islands lies an abundant and diverse marine world. Midway’s atoll is situated within a large, elliptical barrier reef measuring about 5 miles in […]

Written by on August 13, 2019

How Keeping Cats Inside Benefits Wildlife

Outdoor and feral cats pose tremendous threats to wildlife biodiversity. Keeping them inside can help protect wildlife. One of the greatest stressors on native wildlife might not be what you think. The answer is outdoor cats. In fact, a 2013 study suggests feral cats have led to the demise of 1.3-4.0 billion birds and 6.3-22.3 billion mammals and lead the list […]

Written by on May 31, 2019

Invasive Feral Cats Transmitting Deadly Parasite to Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals

Feral cats are already known for threatening small native wildlife. Now, new evidence is emerging that indicates that by transmitting parasites, feral cats are also harming larger animals. Evidence is mounting that the small predators are responsible for an outsize number of wildlife deaths around the globe. Feral cats are known to cause ecological damage by […]

Written by on October 27, 2016