WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Apr 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Penguins in the Freezer: A Filmmaker's Extreme Adventure

Antarctica is a place of extremes, and filming there is no easy task. Helen Hobin, a wildlife cinematographer, spent nine months in Antarctica, capturing the lives of emperor penguins. This was no ordinary filming job. It involved living in one of the coldest places on Earth, dealing with temperatures as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Hobin was part of a small team t...

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Feb 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Minnesota's Wildlife: How Green is the North Star State?

Minnesota, famous for its chilly winters and sports teams that often fall short in the big games, is also known for its vast wildlife. But how well does the state protect its natural inhabitants? A recent study has some surprising answers. The study, which looked at factors like government and community support, legal protection, and ecosystem status, ranked all 50 ...

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

New York's ZZoos Face Bird Flu Challenge

First, let's talk about the recent bird flu outbreak. It's causing a lot of trouble in New York City. Several ducks and wild birds at the Queens Zoo have died. The Bronx Zoo, one of the biggest and most famous zoos in the country, has also been affected. The Wildlife Conservation Society, who runs the zoos, is taking action. The bird flu scare isn't just happenin...

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fighting in Captive Ground-Hornbills

Southern Ground Hornbills (SGHs) face big trouble with aggression among their fellow birds when living in captivity. Captive breeding can be tricky and unsafe for these birds. Birds from the same species can get aggressive toward each other, especially during the breeding season. It happens a lot when they get older and reach sexual maturity. Dont forget that thes...

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