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Feb 14 2019 | Owen Rogers

Killer Whales and Killer Plastics

A single class of chemicals - PCBs - may be responsible for the loss of entire populations of orcas. This research report explores the issue. READ MORE

Feb 11 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Microplastics Ingested By All Sea Turtles

A study finds that microplastics are present in 100% of sea turtles, mainly in the form of ingested partially decomposed fibers. READ MORE

Feb 4 2019 | karol orzechowski

Tigers In America: A Review

A 2014 survey of U.S. adults finds a great deal of people are misinformed about the state of captive tigers in the U.S., including their approximate population in captivity and in the wild. READ MORE

Jan 31 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Environmental Impact Evaluation Of High-Yield Farming

Researchers propose a framework for a more just evaluation of the impacts of different high-yield agricultural methods. READ MORE

Jan 30 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Human Expansion And Its Effects On Wildlife

Researchers are united – we need more knowledge on the long-term effects of human expansion on wildlife. This blog post looks at some recent scholarship on the subject. READ MORE

Jan 25 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Wild Mammals Reduce Their Movements In Our Presence

Scientists find that mammals move much less in geographic areas of high human impact, due to imposed barriers and enhanced resource availability. READ MORE

Jan 24 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Animals Stay Up At Night To Avoid Humans

Researchers find that human disturbance is shifting wild mammal behavior, causing many species to be more active at night. READ MORE

Jan 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Galapagos Finches Are Altering Behavior Because Of Us

Voluntary and inadvertent feeding of wild birds causes significant behavioral changes on the Galapagos, and could lead to loss of biodiversity. READ MORE

Jan 10 2019 | Owen Rogers

Is Fear Holding Back Bee Conservation?

Education regarding bees must keep people engaged. Everyone loves to protect cute, friendly, or majestic animals, but many crucial species are odd-looking, ill-tempered, or timid. READ MORE

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