The largest group in the animal kingdom is the phylum of the arthropods or “animals with jointed feet.” They include well over a million species – the number of the animals belonging to these species is so great as to defy calculation. We shall deal in this article that follows with the arthropods as known…
Mountain Lions in L.A. Moved Less During the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order
Contrary to popular belief, a new study shows mountain lions used smaller areas and moved shorter distances when human activity was far below normal. According to a new study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence, as people sheltered in place during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020, mountain lions in the…
Will Coral Gardening Save Our Reefs?
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How Do Mangrove Forests Recover From Cyclones?
Mangroves protect coasts against extreme weather. While they may protect shorelines from cyclones, how does a hit from a hurricane affect the mangroves? Michael Osland and Ken Krauss have surveyed the literature in a new paper, Tropical cyclones and the organization of mangrove forests: a review. “Land managers in the National Park Service and program…
Embracing Nature In Your Daily Life: 5 Tips to Help You
Most of the winter days accompanied by light rain, are spent indoors, with Netflix and warm blankets. However, studies have shown that spending time in nature has a positive impact on health. People who live in green areas experience fewer feelings of depression, walking in the woods reduces stress, and a green office environment contributes…
The Most Fascinating Trees on Our Planet
Except for a few rare cases, we don’t consider trees as a “monument” to be admired, we don’t go to a place especially for them. And we are wrong: there are trees in the world that rival the most famous works built by man. Of course, we are not talking about our beloved lemon trees,…
Benefits of Oak Trees
There are over 600 kinds of oak trees worldwide. Native to the woodlands and scrublands of the Northern Hemisphere, the vast majority become upright, tall trees that require ample space in the landscape to mature to their fullest size and potential. Here are some advantages of having oak trees on your property. Biodiversity Oak forests…
How To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden?
Honeybees, as well as bumblebees, are essential to nature and our food. In recent years, more bees have died than usual. This is because bees not only make honey but also pollinate flowers and plants. Having a bee-friendly garden can help them survive. Here are some tips to get started! Flowers For Bees It doesn’t…
Wrong Again: 5 Spectacularly Failed Eco-Pocalyptic Predictions
Just like how the United States witnessed a motley of some of the best and worst presidents, similarly history had its fair share of scientists and researchers taking the planet’s future in their hands and making apocalyptic predictions – most of them which became a mere collection of wild and failed assumptions. #1. Dire Famine…
Tree Cabling and Bracing Helps Save Trees…and People
The amazing thing about trees is that they are all unique; no two are the same and they grow in strange and wonderful ways. Trees are aesthetically pleasing and add value to the city. The downside is that some trees can form weak unions/attachments or overextend limbs because they are reaching for the light. This…