We wanted to take a few moments to honor the stars of Shark Week, the amazing creatures that play vital roles within their ecosystem. You may fear them, but we … Read more
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The Amazing Lives of Leaping Wildlife
Staying with the 2011 National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us,” we are looking today at wildlife that engage in jumping, leaping and hopping or otherwise use bursts of … Read more
United Nations Rejects Shark Protections
As an addition to previous decisions regarding coral, Atlantic bluefin tuna, polar bears and tigers, the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) … Read more
Unusual Occurrence: Whale Sharks Off Alabama Coast
Whale sharks, the largest of all fish, are rarely spotted and when they are — it is in deep water. So what brings them to Alabama? Ben Raines at AL.com reports: “But … Read more