A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.(Image credit: Nathan Rott/NPR) via Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature's Rhythms Out Of Whack — News : NPR
Call to turn oil rigs into nature reserves
Controversial survey suggests oil platforms can act like offshore reefs and encourage wildlife. via Call to turn oil rigs into nature reserves — BBC News - Science & Environment Read the full article here.
BBC News: DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks
This world is now at the mercy - and entertainment - of barbarians who really don't give a crap about anyone or anything but their own shallow, superficial existence. Too greedy yet equally too stupid to realize the pricelessness of natural resources and wildlife. It's happening in the US - i.e., Alaska, Africa, everywhere. Maybe …
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Garden Magic, 2018
No drawing, painting, portrait or photo can match the beauty and detail of nature's paintbrush.
Wordless Wednesday…the odd couple — This, that and the other thing
via Wordless Wednesday…the odd couple — This, that and the other thing
#GiveBIG for Snow Leopards Today! — The Jaguar
Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are incredible animals: able to survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. The ruggedness of their habitat, combined with their elusive nature, has earned them the nickname “the ghost of the mountains.” While there are many organizations doing great work to protect snow leopards, such as the Snow Leopard […] …
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Bioluminescence on display off San Diego coast
An algae bloom off the San Diego coast is putting on a brilliant display of bioluminescence that is lighting up the water and drawing huge crowds to marvel at the rare phenomenon. (Image credit: Stephen Bay ) via 'Holy Cow, The Waves Are Glowing!' — News : NPR
How Climate Change Threatens Tropical Birds
Hot climate conditions reduce survival of tropical birds, UWindsor study says http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/hot-climate-conditions-reduce-survival-tropical-birds-uwindsor-1.4653492
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Spring’s Retreat
Like most of Ontario, cottage country received a nasty, albeit brief (I hope), reboot of winter over the last few days. Winter tires were scheduled to come off this past Monday, then Thursday... now next Monday. Seems winter hasn't quite finished with us yet. A couple of early robins arrived a few days ago to …
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