A plant that can capture small mammals? It sounds a little odd but that is what has just been found in the central highlands of the Philippines. Matt Walker at BBC Earth News … Read more
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Leading Online Tool For Finding Terrific Outdoor Spaces and Events Near You
Hi readers, Your friends at NWF often worry about the recent trend of people (especially kids) spending too much time indoors. We aren’t against people using the Internet (obviously) but … Read more
Bald Penguin Gets A Wetsuit
Ralph the Humbolt Penguin suddenly lost his feathers. This created some problems for him and his keepers. But his family (a mate and two chicks) needs him and he was unable … Read more
China Sets Long-Term CO2 Limit For The First Time
Leaders in China have, for the first time, indicated how they are approaching their overall greenhouse gas emissions standards. This is the good news. But the greater challenge is emissions … Read more
Study: Birds That Think Like Humans
A Cardiff University study finds that birds may think in the same way as humans when selecting food and making choices in complex environments. New Wales.co.UK reports: “Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling … Read more
Chimpanzee Archeology: Tool-Use Shows That Humans and Apes Closer Than Thought
When archeologists began to look at chimpanzees and their longstanding use of tools, some conventional thinking about the separation between man and beast got a little fuzzier. Science Daily.com reports: … Read more
350 New Plant and Wildlife Species Discovered In The Himalayan Region
A decade of surveying in the Himalayas has brought some wonderful surprises to the wildlife and nature conservation world. Xinhuanet.com reports: “Over 350 new species, including the world’s smallest deer, … Read more
Wood Storks Make Rare Appearances In Arkansas
Wood stork populations have been increasing in Florida and other gulf states but they also seem to be moving up to Arkansas these days. Joe Mosby at the Cabin.net reports: … Read more
Help For The Declining Bee Population — New Plastic Beehive
In the UK they have launched a public program (using uniquely-designed hive boxes) to encourage homeowners and gardeners (even on roof-tops!) to help raise bees to offset recent declines in … Read more
