Grasshoppers are recruited as climate change scouts

The sound of grasshoppers chirping and clicking their legs is going to be used to help track climate change.Grasshoppers and bush crickets are going to be pubically monitored in Britain to record sightings of all 27...

Shell-shocked: Carp fisherman catches Mississippi snapping turtle in British ...

A Mississippi snapping turtle caught in a British lake might at first seem just a strange story worth no further comment but the introduction of such alien species into the environment can have disasterous...

New plans to protect native tigers and elephants in Sumatra

There will be new measures put in place to conserve the numbers of tigers and elephants on the island of Sumatra.The Tesso Nilo National Park will be doubled in size, and is an important area of forest for both the...

An Indigenous Perspective on Palin, Oil and Alaska

Today I came across a letter written by an indigenous Alaskan man, Evon Peter, former Chief of the Neetsaii Gwich’in tribe, in which he discusses Governor Sarah Palin's role in managing native and environmental...

Cat Man - the human 'tiger' who enjoys climbing trees and eats raw meat every...

"As obsessions go this has to be one of the weirdest known to man - someone who would voluntarily file his teeth, split his lip and undergo extensive facial surgery - to turn himself into a 'human tiger'.Dennis...

Bloggers play key role at Denver convention

"DENVER, Colorado (AP) -- The age of mom-and-pop pundit shops has arrived at the Democratic convention. ...

Non-native species affecting U.S. coasts, rivers, and streams.

From my personal blog:"Native fish species have evolved over time to counter threats of bacteria, fungus, disease, and other native predatory species.  By adapting to the gradually changing environment, many of...

Penguins wash up closer to equator in Brazil

"RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Penguins from frigid waters near the bottom of the world are washing up closer to the equator than ever before, Brazilian wildlife authorities said Wednesday."

Euro 2008: Russia 2-0 Sweden & Greece 1-2 Spain

Russia through and Spain win all the group matches. Spain have a tough draw against Italy now, and the way the Russians are going Holland will have to be careful."Russia beat Sweden in Innsbruck to set up a clash...

Rare Luna moth found on Devon

" Wildlife experts were all a-flutter after this rare moth was found on a Devon doorstep 4,000 miles from home.The pale green Luna Moth is native to North America but because it has no mouth it cannot feed and so has...

Coca-Cola and Stevia -Soon!

UPDATE: Can't wait for a Stevia soft drink? Zevia beats Coca-Cola to the market! With four flavors: cola, root beer, orange and twist. Check out the website to see if it's available in your area yet.It hasn't been...

Canadian Doctors: Have You Got What It Takes?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCanada's Doctor shortage is explained by Doctors who go through the Trials and Tribulations, explain what is required in order to get that MD at the end of their...

Candlelight vigil for Calgary victims

Candlelight Vigil in Memory of The Tragic May 29th Massacre" CALGARY — Well over 100 people gathered at a candlelight vigil to share their pain in the wake of a killing spree that left five...

Former Cubs pitcher Gonzalez killed by lightning strike

Geremi Gonzalez was up when Sammy Sosa's corked bat exploded, and he played for numerous teams. This weekend he died after being hit by lightning." Former major league pitcher Geremi Gonzalez, who won 11 games for...

hawaiian lands = profit

Where I live it's a place of unique beauty that you can only find on these Hawaiian Islands, like the indigineous people, animals, fish, and plants. But every day something new is being built on our island. New condos, hotels,...

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