A Brief Look into the Sixth Mass Extinction
In my previous article, I mentioned a sixth mass extinction that is already among us. Considering that this is a pretty daunting piece of information to be briefly mentioned but not explained, I figured I would describe what is meant by this sixth mass extinction....
Rocky the tiny owl that captured our hearts in 2020
This past November, the Rockefeller Christmas tree had an unexpected resident. When workers unwrapped the massive tree after transporting it from Oneonta to New York City, they discovered a tiny, dehydrated, big-eyed owl huddled against the trunk.The bird was a...
Top 5 Thrilling and Unique Outdoor Activities in Jacksonville Florida
We all need to get out of the house from time to time, but you don’t always know what to do or where to go. It’s especially difficult if you’re new to the area and overwhelmed by everything going on around you, but this time I’ve got you covered! Below I have compiled...
Evolution and Moths: Survival of the Fittest
Evolution is a funny thing. We tend to think of it as a positive progression, the creation of a more perfect species. We equate “evolved” with “sophisticated” and “better.” But to think of species as getting better over time is not only false but also does an...
Black Bears Adapt to Human Landscapes
One of the greatest threats to the American Black Bear (Ursus Americanus) is humans. While younger bears, between the ages of 1-2 years old, are more susceptible to accidental deaths, starvation, and predation; older bears almost never die from such natural causes....
The Daily Life of Earl the Great Horned Owl
Nestled in between the Monterey pine trees and the coast live oaks on California’s central coast, lies a special place called Camp Ocean Pines (Camp). In a non-pandemic area, rarely a week goes by without kids staying in the cabins, for summer Camp or for their...
Could a Brighter Night Mean a Darker Future for Animals
Where you live, are you able to see the Milky Way? What about Sirius, the brightest star in our night sky? Can you see any stars at all? As humans have expanded our civilizations laden with electricity, we have also illuminated the night sky. In 2016, it was found...
GOING HOG WILD – A LOOK AT THE FERAL HOG IN TEXAS
When I was in the field doing research on exotic deer in the Texas Hill Country, I was much more likely to see something a little different rooting around in the dirt on my game cameras – herds of wild pigs, also known as “feral hogs.” Hogs (or pigs) are not native to...
My First Field Research Experience
This past May, I graduated from Delaware Valley University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management. Considering that I graduated in May, of 2020, graduating into a pandemic was not the most welcoming experience. As a recent college grad...
The Unique Characteristics of Six Sea Turtles Species
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)This species is often the stereotypical image one pictures when imagining a sea turtle. This species might not look like it, but it is typically a strict vegetarian as an adult. Their menu options consist of a massive quantity of...
