Sun bears are rarely observed. This one has climbed high above the ground, attracted by the sweet smell of fruiting figs. The bear’s behaviour has shaped the forest, influencing its …
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Four reasons why Tiger Sharks are really important
Tiger Sharks are found throughout the world’s tropical and temperate oceans. While Great White Sharks steal the glory in terms of Hollywood, Tiger Sharks may be even more formidable. Their …
Climate extremes are worse at the edge. A one metre rise in sea level can still affect you if you live five metres above the water. Global warming is a …
Here is a list of powerful quotes about nature and wildlife that inspire me most. ‘Animals are part of every landscape, part of the symphony of interactions that create an …
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How do animals make our planet liveable?
The first land animals appeared on Earth about 350 million years ago but the runway for creatures of our kind to take off was bumpy. Long before that, the first …
The BBC Science News website published a piece last night about extreme weather events where former Met Office chief scientist Prof Dame Julia Slingo said ‘the IPCC (climate computer) models …
It’s World Oceans Day today so I thought I’d reshare a few articles about the importance of marine wildlife in creating a habitable planet. The Day’s theme is ‘protecting at …
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Animals control the health of the sea: it’s why tuna are much better off in the sea
I’ve been asked, is the ocean more important than land? This really depends on your context (as I discussed in this previous blog “Is the Ocean or Land more Important?“). …
Designing High Seas Marine Protected Areas to Conserve Blue Carbon Ecosystems is a great overall report but puts itself in jeopardy by omitting wildlife and biodiversity from the climate considerations. …
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