As summer reaches its end and fall is on its way, many animals will start to get ready to hibernate. Animals of all kinds hibernate or enter into a similar state in order to survive the extreme temperatures that winter brings.1 During hibernation, the animal’s body...
Biodiversity is an integral part of maintaining ecosystem health. Without a variety of species, environments aren’t as resilient and they’re more likely to suffer. Maintaining and boosting biodiversity is a great way to strengthen our environment and its ecosystems....
Throughout the Misunderstood Mesos series, we have examined numerous land-based mesocarnivores from around the world, however, the small predator niche is a vital component of marine ecosystems as well. By keeping population control over the primary consumers while...
Are North American wolves endangered? Yes, they are. While gray wolves were delisted in 2020, they were reinstated in February 2022. A court vacated the delisting and put back protections on most gray wolves within the lower 48 states. So gray wolves that are not part...
How do dogs assist with habitat conservation and restoration? The largest threat to wildlife habitats worldwide is the fragmentation of vast landscapes caused by human expansion. As these natural areas become disturbed by human development, noxious weeds can invade...
One of the smallest sea turtles is the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. They are only about 2-2.5 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds. Their name comes from the color of their shells, which are heart-shaped. You can find them in the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans,...