Animals

After 17-Year Absence, White Rhinos Return to the DRC

After 17-Year Absence, White Rhinos Return to the DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently welcomed the reintroduction of 16 southern white rhinoceroses to Garamba National Park, according to officials, as Phys.org reported. The last wild northern white rhino was poached there in 2006. The white rhinos were transported to Garamba, which lies in the northeastern part of the country, from a […]

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    Nearly Half of Earth’s Animal Species Are in Decline, Study Finds

    Nearly Half of Earth’s Animal Species Are in Decline, Study Finds

    In a study on more than 71,000 animal species around the world, researchers discovered that about 48% are declining. The research, led by Queen’s University Belfast, is one of the most comprehensive and alarming studies on biodiversity loss. The researchers analyzed population data on mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and insects. More From EcoWatch What […]

    Human Activities Have Drastically Reduced Habitats for Asian Elephants

    Human Activities Have Drastically Reduced Habitats for Asian Elephants

    Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities such as deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction, which have damaged numerous ecosystems.

    Excessive Foraging for Wild Mushrooms and Garlic a ‘Risk to Wildlife’ in UK

    Excessive Foraging for Wild Mushrooms and Garlic a ‘Risk to Wildlife’ in UK

    In the UK, experts have expressed concern that some foragers for wild mushrooms and garlic have been taking too many ingredients from protected sites, putting wildlife at risk, reported The Guardian. The National Trust is concerned that people have been gathering foraged foods to sell them, damaging delicately-balanced ecosystems. “Foraging brings us closer to nature […]

    <strong>Urbanization Stresses Wild Bees, but Green Spaces Can Help</strong>

    Urbanization Stresses Wild Bees, but Green Spaces Can Help

    Urban environments can be stressful places for wild animals. They are not only exposed to loud noises, vehicles and humans, but to other environmental stressors like lack of adequate food sources and fragmented habitats. In a new study, researchers from Canada’s York University looked at the increased environmental stressors — such as difficulty finding mates […]

    Egg Labels, Decoded

    Egg Labels, Decoded

    Faced with a wall of egg cartons at the grocery store, all plastered with different labels and phrases, it’s hard to know what to choose. Which is better: cage-free, free range or pasture-raised? What does “farm-fresh” mean? What lies behind the USDA Organic label? Are vegetarian-fed hens healthier and happier? Without uniform regulation of these […]

    9 Good Bugs for Your Garden and How to Attract Them

    9 Good Bugs for Your Garden and How to Attract Them

    Not all creepy-crawlers are welcome in the garden, but some insects are very beneficial to the success of your flowers, herbs and veggies. According to Almanac, beneficial bugs fall into three categories: pollinators, which help pollinate plants; predators, which feed on garden pests; and parasitizers, like parasitic wasps and other insects that lay eggs inside […]