When I was a kid in the 80s, I remember hearing about tortoise shell glasses–also known as horn-rimmed glasses–that were… Read more Poaching Turtles for the Pet Trade
Category: Endangered Species
As the World Falls Apart: Why Is Extinction Such a Big Deal?
You’ve probably seen headlines about how we are currently in the sixth mass extinction that the Earth has seen (though… Read more As the World Falls Apart: Why Is Extinction Such a Big Deal?
Why Forests Need Salmon
One of my favorite fall activities is to check local streams for salmon runs. Here in the Pacific Northwest, and… Read more Why Forests Need Salmon
Living With Dangerous Animals
I recently read Richard Louv’s excellent book, Our Wild Calling: How Connecting With Animals Can Transform Our Lives–And Save Theirs.… Read more Living With Dangerous Animals
Three Billion Birds Are Missing. What Happened?
As fall migration begins, I’ve been watching the feeders outside my studio window to see how the cast of characters… Read more Three Billion Birds Are Missing. What Happened?
Acclimatization Societies and Invasive Species
Over the past few centuries, Europeans and their descendants have done all too effective a job at introducing species into… Read more Acclimatization Societies and Invasive Species
Mourning the Sea Mink
I recently learned about a mustelid that only went extinct less than 150 years ago. The sea mink (Neogale macrodon)… Read more Mourning the Sea Mink
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and the Spark of Hope
Earlier this spring, yet another claimed sighting of the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) made the news. This one was particularly… Read more The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and the Spark of Hope
