Thursday, February 21, 2019
Watching wildlife from space
Scientists are using photographs taken from space and a tracking antenna installed on the International Space Station to learn more about the lives and travels of wild animals such as whales, sea turtles and birds. Read more in my Alert Diver article.
Photo courtesy Kate Mansfield, University of Central Florida
Monday, February 18, 2019
The Creosote bush cure
Creosote Bush Salve, made by hand in Alpine, Texas, provides relief from scrapes, scratches and bug bites. Bonus: it smells like rain in the desert. Read about it here.
Florida panthers versus roads
Florida panthers need space and in a state of busy roads and sprawling development, finding that space grows harder every day. In 2018, vehicles killed at least 25 Florida panthers and in 2017, at least 24. Read what Florida agencies and conservation groups are doing to help.
Migratory birds and climate change
Several recent studies show that migrating is about to get a lot tougher for birds. Read why in this piece for Texas Climate News.
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