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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A long-held theory on how horse domestication and language spread across Asia has been disrupted by a look at our genetic past. via Ancient DNA Study Pokes Holes in Horse Domestication Theory — National Geographic News Full article here
Hard to believe that only 2 1/2 weeks ago the hillsides in wild horse country still had lots of snow covering them. Finally, though, it has warmed up dramatically and most of the snow is now gone. Now the wild horses can start to recover from the very long and harsh winter. Where the herds […] …
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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
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
Taken yesterday evening along our local country road.
My first daffy of 2018.
Country diary: give living things their place in 'civilisation' https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/01/country-diary-living-things-civilisation-titchwell-norfolk?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress
Kew Gardens' Temperate House restored - in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/science/gallery/2018/may/03/kew-gardens-temperate-house-restored-in-pictures?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress
The Northern Herper 
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