It is small and slimy, and goes down easy with a little lemon. But the oyster isn’t just a treat for seafood lovers; these humble bivalves play an essential role … Read more
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Orcas: How Science Debunked Superstition
From the depths of the briny blue abyss emerges a menacing Goliath—a colossus of the sea bent on revenge and destruction of the human race. Beware the open ocean for … Read more
Black Death: How Coal Exports Threaten Orcas
You can help orcas today by speaking up! Urge the Army Corps of Engineers to thoroughly review the risks from proposed coal export terminals in the Northwest. For more information on … Read more
Toad Hunting with Grandpa
I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and didn’t really experience wilderness until I was in college. But because of my grandfather’s creative imagination, I learned that to … Read more
This Endangered Species Day, Give Florida Panthers Room to Roam!
You may have seen the recent story of the 12 week-old Florida panther that was left for dead on the side of the road after getting hit by a car. … Read more
Habitat Fragmentation Creates Hazards for Wildlife, Especially the Slow Ones
Of all the wildlife I saw on my recent trip to Costa Rica (go ahead, be a little jealous), my favorite by far was the sloth. Yes, the capuchin monkeys … Read more
