Marine turtles fulfil important roles in marine ecosystems Marine turtles feed many species in the open ocean. The small turtles eat tiny animals that they find in the floating seaweed concentrations where they live. Fish, sharks and birds in turn … Continue reading
The pudú (Pudu spp.) is considered to be the world’s smallest deer and lives throughout the lands of Argentina and Chile in South America. Scientists have split the main pudu species in two sub species: the Southern Pudu and the … Continue reading
Blake Nicholson, Associated Press: Feb. 5, 2007 A mastodon tooth fossil found in an Ontario, Canada, attic remains a mystery, after a paleontologist concluded it does not belong with a skeleton here that is one of the world’s most complete. … Continue reading
When you help Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, Shania Twain, and Mariah Carey get dressed to go out, it’s fair to say that you have some influence in the fashion world. In addition to this impressive client list, Marc Bouwer’s designs … Continue reading
Listed as Critically Endangered because of an observed population decline, estimated to be more than 80% over the last three generations, inferred from a decline in its area of occupancy, and from the effects of introduced predators, pollutants and pathogens. … Continue reading
The Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) moved into the threatened categories after being reassessed as Vulnerable for the 2006 Red List. Recent modelling of the trends for sea ice extent, thickness and timing of coverage predicts dramatic reductions in sea ice … Continue reading
A Rhea is a large South American flightless bird similar to an emu or ostrich. Darwin’s Rhea is smaller, with denser feathers than the Grey, or Common Rhea due to its choice of a much harsher and colder habitat. There … Continue reading