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Sea Monkeys Breathe Through Their Feet. When They Need More Oxygen, They Swim Upside Down.
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (436+ words) South Florida Reporter National Sea Monkey Day falls on May 16 every year to celebrate these little creatures. Sea Monkeys were created in a lab many years ago but since then they've become a common household pet. Many of us have…...
How Dolphins Communicate " New Discoveries From A Long Term Study In Sarasota, Florida
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) Sarasota scientists discovered that dolphins use signature whistles like human names and employ motherese when talking to calves....
The Science of Soil: Tristan Butterfield Leads the Resurrection of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Legendary Ethos Brand
2+ week, 5+ day ago (732+ words) By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR We could fill a cellar with corks from all the winemakers we've encountered who traded their briefcases for pruning shears. When staring down decades beneath fluorescent lights in sterile labs or concrete office parks,…...
In 1910, The St. Louis Zoo Became The First Zoo To Provide Free Admission. It Set A Precedent For Public Accessibility To Wildlife Education
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) South Florida Reporter Each year on April 8th, National Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to explore our local zoos. Each year, millions of people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. Also known as zoological parks, many…...
Agricultural Land Maintenance: Supporting Cleaner Waterways and Reduced Runoff
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (880+ words) You might be surprised to learn what's polluting rivers and streams in the US. Turns out'the worst offender is runoff from poorly maintained agricultural land. Agricultural runoff is cited as the primary source of impact to rivers and streams in…...
Akito Kawahara: The Secret Lives of Moths and Butterflies and What Research Shows
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) Moths and butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, which accounts for nearly 10% of all known animal species. Their story begins around 300 million years ago, making them older than dinosaurs. Around the same time that moths gained the ability to…...
In 1782 The Bald Eagle Became The Emblem Of The USA - 233 Years Later National Save The Eagles Was Founded (2-Videos)
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (1658+ words) Each year on January 10th, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth " whether they are well-populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public, the bald eagle was removed from…...
With Intervention, Flamingos Can Expand In Florida, Ucf Research Says
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (790+ words) University of Central Florida researchers using genetic information say that, with intervention, depleted flamingo populations in Florida can recover." A study led by biology graduate student Jessica Folsom used genomic data in determining the flamingo population and its genetics in…...
Jane Goodall, Conservationist Renowned For Chimpanzee Research And Environmental Advocacy, Has Died
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) By'HALLIE GOLDEN Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist's death Wednesday in an Instagram post. While living among chimpanzees in Africa…...
Watch Mermaids, Musicians, and Divers Jam Out all in the name of Coral Reef Conservation
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (325+ words) Looe Key Reef, Florida Keys" Spending the day on the water isn't complete without the perfect playlist. But have you ever heard it played underwater?" This weekendin the Florida Keys, that's exactly what happened as mermaids, snorkelers and scuba divers…...