Impact of Restoring Large Predators Is Complex
Large predators can’t be added or subtracted to an ecosystem like simple arithmetic—many factors shift simultaneously.
Tag: animals
Online Marine Aquarium Trade Harmful?
Online marine aquarium trade gets a closer look with scientific analysis on how to make it more sustainable to protect fish populations and ecosystems.
Impact of Climate Change on Fish Growth Rates
Shifts in fish populations show the impact of climate change on Arctic food webs and Indigenous communities as river temperatures increase.
Camouflage Isn’t What It Appears to Be
Camouflage is nature’s ultimate game of hide-and-seek, and the secret to winning this game is all in the brain. Watch this Be Smart video to learn how it works.
Five A+ Back-to-School Citizen Science Projects
Fall means back to school—check out these five citizen science projects on a variety of topics to bring the classroom to your living room!
What Really Happened to Giant Ground Sloths?
Giant ground sloths are extinct now, but scientists uncover what environmental factors helped them evolve in the first place.
Seahorses Give a Whole New Meaning to “Dad Bod”
Seahorses give a whole new meaning to the term “dad bod.” You see, they are one of the only animals species in which the males get pregnant and give birth.
Arctic Warming Reduces Sea Ice and Energy for Polar Bears
Polar bears struggle to have enough energy to survive because melting sea ice makes it harder to find food.
Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs
This invasive species threatens agriculture but perhaps for not much longer, as trained dogs can detect their eggs in vineyards and forests.
Indoorsy Citizen Science Projects
It’s cold outside! Stay in with some fun citizen science projects you can do from your living room.