Last week I had a rare encounter with Paper Nautilus in the shallows of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia. It was a rather sad event. Every seven years or …
Animal-driven processes many millions of years ago were responsible for storing the fossil carbon we dig up today. Those animals are long-since extinct. The wildlife that remains today is managing …
Do animals seek revenge? Maybe. Do they seek retaliation for things that harm their survival? Yes, almost certainly. It seems the difference between animals and humans comes down to degree …
A rather unassuming article about fish carbon popped up on Twitter today and I wanted to share it, because it makes rare reference to how animals defend against the impact …
Why are fruit bats important? It’s because any large mammal that can move a significant distance is critical for functioning ecosystemsHow ecosystems function An ecosystem is a community of lifeforms …
The underlying simplicity of ecological system structure Ecology gives you an understanding of how most things work and that ecosystemsHow ecosystems function An ecosystem is a community of lifeforms that …
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may have asked, what is an Atlantic White-sided Dolphin? On the Faroe Islands last week, nearly 1,500 of these beautiful creatures were …
A group of Silver Gulls had gathered around a picnic table I had just vacated. They have learnt that most humans leave a trail of chips. As I hadn’t eaten …
Animal ImpactBiodiversity processesFeaturedIndigenous cultureNutrient transferSeabirdsWhy animals are important
Why are frigatebirds important?
Why are frigatebirds important? Like all wildlife, the answer lies in their ability to move. Thousands of generations of birds have developed a bond with their environment, transferring and concentrating …
Animal ImpactBiodiversity processesFeaturedInvertebratesPest / disease reductionWhy animals are important
How more wildlife can help to prevent hay fever
It’s that time of year again for me and many others who suffer from hay fever. Spring is in the air, literally. Trees are flowering, grasses are growing and pollen …
