Looks like Britain is experiencing an explosion in their rat population. In fact, according pest control company Rentoki…
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Birches Revisited
Robert Frost once wrote, “So was I once myself a swinger of birches. And so I dream of going back to be.” Th…
Have Species, Will Travel: Reasonable or Reckless?
As the climate changes, so will the habitats of flora and fauna – changing far faster than natural adaptation can …
Global Green Oscar Pre-Party
Al Gore taught us just what high profile people can do to further the green movement. If stars and top models can sell w…
How Much Can a Koala Bear?
The terrible bushfires that ripped through the heart of rural Victoria in southern Australia last week are still burning…
How to Woo an Elephant (Insincerely)
Birds twitter. Cats meow. Dogs bark. And elephants…rumble. It’s one of the most curious corners of the bioph…
Costa Rica Seeks a Breather from Tourism Gone Wild
A tourism paradox plagues beautiful Costa Rica, the must-see destination for every family I know. Its highly visited par…
A New Method to Detect Melamine
Serious hikers and those who travel are quite familiar with the many varieties of portable water testers. But who would …