Day: December 21, 2015

White Deer: Their New York State ‘Preserve’ Is For Sale Enclosed by a fence on a munitions base since 1941, the lives of a 300-member herd of pure-white deer will likely change in the near future. Source: Natures Talk Show…

Salamanders: Deadly Skin Disease Threatening European Populations; New Conservation Methods Could Prevent Spread To North America A deadly pathogen that causes skin lesions is threatening European salamander populations and is spreading to parts of Asia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.…

Genetically Pure Bison Still Exist; Provide Stronghold For Conservation Utah’s Henry Mountains is home to a viable population of genetically pure, disease-free American bison. Researchers say this could open new doors for improved conservation of these animals, which were recently…

Blue Jays’ Feathers Never Fade: Sophisticated Nanostructures Underlying Birds’ Vivid Plumage Revealed In New Study Blue jays are adorned with striking blue feathers that never fade. It turns out birds are able avoid going gray – unlike humans – because…

Loss Of Large Fruit-Eating Animals Could Accelerate Climate Change The extinction of large fruit-eating animals from tropical rainforests could make climate change worse. Researchers suggest refocusing conservation efforts to ensure these animals are around to disperse trees’ seeds and promote…

Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey Dear Friends,  As I look out my window here in Amsterdam, winter is nearly here, and with it comes the retreat of another year, and the passing of what…