Animals
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Animals MyanmarThis Turtle Has a Very, Very Good Reason to “Smile”: Escape from Extinction
Twenty years ago, the Burmese roofed turtle, which has a natural goofy smile, was presumed extinct. After discovering a few survivors, scientists have grown the population back close to 1,000 animals in captivity.
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Environment NorwayHow not to Kill Birds With Wind Power Blades? Paint One Black!
Researchers from the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research and Sweden’s Lake Ånnsjön Bird Observatory have discovered that by simply painting one of a wind turbine’s three blades in black, bird fatalities could be reduced by 70%.
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Animals United KingdomNear Extinct, Majestic Bird of Prey Made a Big, Fat Comeback
Thirty years ago, the red kite - a huge bird of prey - was on the verge of extinction in the United Kingdom. But the addition of thirteen young birds from Spain in the region called Chiltern Hills helped save the species.
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Animals USAHow Wolves in Yellowstone Help the Elk Population (Basically by Eating Them)
Twenty-five years after the return of the grey wolves in the Yellowstone National Park located in Wyoming, USA, the presence of these predators turned out to be a stabilizing force, particularly in the elk population.
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Animals VietnamNo More Cobra, Turtle, and Pangolin on Vietnam’s Food Menus
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has decided to ban wildlife imports and close markets who trade them. His decision follows a letter from 14 wildlife protection organizations urging the government to shut down markets and vendors selling wildlife for human consumption.
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Animals United KingdomNew Album: These Birds Sing and Chirp to Help Other Birds Survive. And It’s Art, as Well.
A collective of musicians, producers and DJs produced a 10-track record that samples recordings of endangered species from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The money they make from it will help conserving the birds in peril.