Aldabra Rail – An Enigmatic Bird Species
The Aldabra Rail is the only living flightless bird in the Indian ocean. The atoll was submerged 118,000 years ago […]
Extinct
Humans Transforming Natural Landscapes
Numerous plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The average abundance of native plant and animal life has
Last Two White Rhinos
Loss of habitat and poaching led to the demise of this species. The last two white rhinos live on a
Insect Population Plummeting
Insects are necessary for all life on earth. Some scientists believe the insect population will collapse within 100 years. Insects
Bramble Cay Melomy Extinct
The Bramble Cay Melomy, a small brown rat, declared extinct in 2016 due to climate change. Unfortunately, when something is
Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40%
Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other Losses
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
Nest of Rare Bird Found
A nest of a rare bird once thought extinct for 100 years has been found. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-and-elusive-australian-bird-once-thought-extinct-for-100-years-discovered-by-indigenous-rangers-and-scientists-180985143
Less Oxygen in the Ocean Spells Disaster
Loss of oxygen in the ocean contributes to major losses to sea life. The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event (Great Dying) is
Earth’s Extinction Events
Five major extinction events have occurred on earth in the past 450 million years. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-earths-biggest-mass-extinctions-stack-up Be an earth steward.