Tag: Wildlife Conservation
15 Stunning Tiger Photos From Smithsonian Photo Contest
Tigers are truly majestic creatures that hold a special place in the hearts of many people around the world. These big cats are not only beautiful but also incredibly powerful and skilled predators. With...
Rescuing Frogs: The Role of Glue in Sticky Situations
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, biologist Kim Roelants and his team from Vrije University Brussel in Belgium shed light on the fascinating world of amphibian glue. While on a hike in...
Saving Endangered Skates: Captive Hatching Prevents Extinction
In a remote area of Tasmania, Australia, the Maugean skate, a critically endangered species of marine fish, is facing the threat of extinction due to human activities such as salmon farming and changes in...
Learning from Bats: The Scientist with Bat Tattoos and Earrings
Gliselle Marin, a conservation biologist, is passionate about studying bats in Belize. During the annual Bat-a-thon, she and a group of researchers carefully untangle bats from nets to study them further. Marin, a biology...
Learning from Bats: Insights from a Scientist with a Bat Tattoo and Earrings
Conservation biologist Gliselle Marin, a Ph.D. student at York University in Toronto, had a life-changing moment when she attended an international bat conference. Growing up in Belize, she always had bats roosting under her...
Mapping Unexplored Seabeds with Sea Lion Camera Crews
Scientists in Australia have found a unique way to explore the ocean's seabeds by enlisting the help of sea lions. These endangered Australian sea lions were equipped with video cameras to capture footage of...
15 Stunning Tiger Photos From the Smithsonian Photo Contest
Tigers are one of the most iconic big cats in the world, known for their distinctive coats and fierce fangs. With only around 4,500 tigers left in the wild, it's important to appreciate and...
15 Stunning Tiger Photos From Smithsonian Photo Contest – A Wildlife Feast
The tiger is a majestic big cat and one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Unfortunately, they are endangered, with only about 4,500 tigers left in Asia and parts of the Middle...