John G
@edentate.bsky.social
Lover of nature and wildlife
Steward of the land
Retired zooculturist
Admirer of classic rock music
Recovering Bears fan
Aspiring cook
A blue dot in the red sea known as Texas
Steward of the land
Retired zooculturist
Admirer of classic rock music
Recovering Bears fan
Aspiring cook
A blue dot in the red sea known as Texas
California has unveiled the world’s first solar-covered canal. By shading irrigation waterways with solar panels, the project slashes evaporation, generates renewable energy, and redefines how we think about land 🌎🧪
California’s Solar Canals Make Clean Power and Save Water At The Same Time
The first canal-top solar system in California has the potential to provide power and water to two million homes.
www.zmescience.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
California has unveiled the world’s first solar-covered canal. By shading irrigation waterways with solar panels, the project slashes evaporation, generates renewable energy, and redefines how we think about land 🌎🧪
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Three litters of black-footed ferrets were born this year at the Smithsonian Institution’s Front Royal, VA conservation campus. The new kits came from a cloned ferret as well as two of her offspring born in 2024, demonstrating how cloning technology is helping recovery efforts for endangered species
New Kits Born in Black-footed Ferret Cloning Research
The Smithsonian celebrates the birth of three litters of black-footed ferrets in the lineage of Antonia, a clone of a ferret who died more than 30 years ago.
nationalzoo.si.edu
September 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Three litters of black-footed ferrets were born this year at the Smithsonian Institution’s Front Royal, VA conservation campus. The new kits came from a cloned ferret as well as two of her offspring born in 2024, demonstrating how cloning technology is helping recovery efforts for endangered species
New Kits Born in Black-footed Ferret Cloning Research
The Smithsonian celebrates the birth of three litters of black-footed ferrets in the lineage of Antonia, a clone of a ferret who died more than 30 years ago.
nationalzoo.si.edu
September 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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A new bird has been discovered in the San Antonio area, a hybrid between two species whose ranges are starting to overlap, in part likely due to climate change, researchers say.
What do you get when blue jays and green jays mate? A whole new bird.
A hybrid bird found near San Antonio is the offspring of the two types of jays, UT Austin researchers say. It's likely the first found in the wild.
www.expressnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Three litters of black-footed ferrets were born this year at the Smithsonian Institution’s Front Royal, VA conservation campus. The new kits came from a cloned ferret as well as two of her offspring born in 2024, demonstrating how cloning technology is helping recovery efforts for endangered species
New Kits Born in Black-footed Ferret Cloning Research
The Smithsonian celebrates the birth of three litters of black-footed ferrets in the lineage of Antonia, a clone of a ferret who died more than 30 years ago.
nationalzoo.si.edu
September 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Three litters of black-footed ferrets were born this year at the Smithsonian Institution’s Front Royal, VA conservation campus. The new kits came from a cloned ferret as well as two of her offspring born in 2024, demonstrating how cloning technology is helping recovery efforts for endangered species
A new bird has been discovered in the San Antonio area, a hybrid between two species whose ranges are starting to overlap, in part likely due to climate change, researchers say.
What do you get when blue jays and green jays mate? A whole new bird.
A hybrid bird found near San Antonio is the offspring of the two types of jays, UT Austin researchers say. It's likely the first found in the wild.
www.expressnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A new bird has been discovered in the San Antonio area, a hybrid between two species whose ranges are starting to overlap, in part likely due to climate change, researchers say.
Jimmy Kimmel FOR. THE. WIN!!!
September 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Jimmy Kimmel FOR. THE. WIN!!!
Beavers have long been considered a nuisance, thanks to their ability to gnaw trees and construct dams that could clog culverts, raise lake levels or flood roads.
But among scientists, there’s growing recognition that these ecosystem engineers actually bring a wide range of environmental benefits.
But among scientists, there’s growing recognition that these ecosystem engineers actually bring a wide range of environmental benefits.
As nature’s ‘ecosystem engineers,’ beavers could help fight effects of climate change
Beaver dams reduce flooding, create wetlands that boost biodiversity and can even slow wildfires. But bringing back beavers would require a shift in public attitude — and finding ways for humans and b...
www.mprnews.org
September 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Beavers have long been considered a nuisance, thanks to their ability to gnaw trees and construct dams that could clog culverts, raise lake levels or flood roads.
But among scientists, there’s growing recognition that these ecosystem engineers actually bring a wide range of environmental benefits.
But among scientists, there’s growing recognition that these ecosystem engineers actually bring a wide range of environmental benefits.
“We are winning a battle in a war that is being lost. But it is a very important battle,” he said. “It gives us hope that if we articulate the right policies, we can achieve great results.”
‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive
Conservationists hope that in 15 years species will no longer be at risk of extinction in Mexico – but challenges remain
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“We are winning a battle in a war that is being lost. But it is a very important battle,” he said. “It gives us hope that if we articulate the right policies, we can achieve great results.”
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
In places where people reap the benefits of ecosystem services, birds are plentiful.
Where the ecosystem helps people, it also supports birds - The Wildlife Society
Places where people reap the benefits of ecosystem services, birds are plentiful
wildlife.org
June 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In places where people reap the benefits of ecosystem services, birds are plentiful.
This year’s Whitley Awards, commonly dubbed the “Green Oscars,” have been presented to seven conservationists from three continents working to protect and revive a diverse range of threatened animals and plants, including jaguars, yew trees and orchids, frogs, monkeys, gibbons, elephants and cranes.
Winners of 2025 Whitley Awards, the ‘Green Oscars,’ are announced
This year’s Whitley Awards, commonly dubbed the “Green Oscars,” have been presented to seven conservationists from three continents working to protect and revive a diverse range of threatened animals…
news.mongabay.com
May 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
@ethankocak.com I tried to place an order (three times), but your website isn’t adding anything to my cart, despite saying it did. Thus, I was unable to proceed with the transaction. You might want to check it.
March 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@ethankocak.com I tried to place an order (three times), but your website isn’t adding anything to my cart, despite saying it did. Thus, I was unable to proceed with the transaction. You might want to check it.
Tomorrow (February 28) is the national consumer blackout. Buy nothing. Let them see that many small pockets can have an impact too.
Power to the purses!
Power to the purses!
Consumers are planning a one-day economic blackout on Feb. 28. Here's what to know.
Consumers are encouraged not to spend any money on Feb. 28 and if an emergency arises, shop local.
www.usatoday.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tomorrow (February 28) is the national consumer blackout. Buy nothing. Let them see that many small pockets can have an impact too.
Power to the purses!
Power to the purses!
When it comes to environmental impact, pea, soy, oat and coconut milk come with a smaller footprint than other milks on the market.
Which Milks Are Best for the Planet?
Walk into any coffee shop and you’ll likely see a long list of available milks — oat, almond, soy, and good old-fashioned dairy, just to name a few.Taste is obviously a factor that influences many peo...
www.wri.org
February 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When it comes to environmental impact, pea, soy, oat and coconut milk come with a smaller footprint than other milks on the market.
The fruit-sucking moth of northern Australia and Southeast Asia has long been known to resemble a leaf, but scientists have now discovered that its deception goes far deeper than meets the eye: its wings, though flat, mimic the three-dimensional curves and highlights of a crumpled leaf.
This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
A moth's flat wings fool predators into seeing an inedible 3D leaf.
www.zmescience.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The fruit-sucking moth of northern Australia and Southeast Asia has long been known to resemble a leaf, but scientists have now discovered that its deception goes far deeper than meets the eye: its wings, though flat, mimic the three-dimensional curves and highlights of a crumpled leaf.
For years, authorities debated building a barrier to protect the Klabava River, south of Prague. A dam would have solved the problem, but the project had stalled since 2018 due to financial and bureaucratic problems. Then beavers took matters into their own paws— completing the job almost overnight.
Beavers Built a $1.2M Dam for Free — And Saved a Czech River
A Czech project that was stalled for years is now completed — by beavers.
www.zmescience.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
For years, authorities debated building a barrier to protect the Klabava River, south of Prague. A dam would have solved the problem, but the project had stalled since 2018 due to financial and bureaucratic problems. Then beavers took matters into their own paws— completing the job almost overnight.
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The Trump administration wants us to feel so overwhelmed and exhausted that we give up entirely.
But we're not powerless. We've come too far to go back now.
REPOST if you're not going to stop fighting no matter what!
But we're not powerless. We've come too far to go back now.
REPOST if you're not going to stop fighting no matter what!
February 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Trump administration wants us to feel so overwhelmed and exhausted that we give up entirely.
But we're not powerless. We've come too far to go back now.
REPOST if you're not going to stop fighting no matter what!
But we're not powerless. We've come too far to go back now.
REPOST if you're not going to stop fighting no matter what!
If I never hear music again, at least I heard P!nk’s performance at Fire Aid.
I am beyond words.
I am beyond words.
February 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
If I never hear music again, at least I heard P!nk’s performance at Fire Aid.
I am beyond words.
I am beyond words.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
(George Orwell, 1984)
Don’t let them do it. RESIST!!!
(George Orwell, 1984)
Don’t let them do it. RESIST!!!
January 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
(George Orwell, 1984)
Don’t let them do it. RESIST!!!
(George Orwell, 1984)
Don’t let them do it. RESIST!!!
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all programs funded by federal grants are suspended and will go under review by the OMB (which is now run by Elon & friends) for compliance with federal gov ideology -
programs not in line with the “presidents priorities” outlined in this document will not be funded anymore
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programs not in line with the “presidents priorities” outlined in this document will not be funded anymore
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It’s darker than that, they want to review them for compliance with administration ideology. The link is to the Office of Management and Budget memo directing the pause - it’s VERY explicit about this goals:
www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:11 AM
all programs funded by federal grants are suspended and will go under review by the OMB (which is now run by Elon & friends) for compliance with federal gov ideology -
programs not in line with the “presidents priorities” outlined in this document will not be funded anymore
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programs not in line with the “presidents priorities” outlined in this document will not be funded anymore
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In the UK, researchers surveying songbird nests for harmful chemicals found in pet flea treatments found that they were present in every single nest.
The study found that chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests.
The study found that chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests.
Songbirds being killed by pesticides found in pet fur flea treatments
Exclusive: Chemical in treatment for pet fleas and ticks is found in nests of blue and great tits, killing chicks
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In the UK, researchers surveying songbird nests for harmful chemicals found in pet flea treatments found that they were present in every single nest.
The study found that chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests.
The study found that chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests.
Vegetation cover is often used as a proxy for ecosystem health, but that doesn’t account for the added value offered by the species that inhabit those places. Overlooking the contributions of wildlife, if unprotected, could lead to the loss of the services they provide as their populations decline.
Scientists are tracking global wildlife’s contributions to humanity
In October 2020, the hoofbeats of American bison thumped across the prairie of the Rosebud Reservation for the first time in more than a century. Years in the works, the release of 100 bison (Bison bi...
news.mongabay.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Vegetation cover is often used as a proxy for ecosystem health, but that doesn’t account for the added value offered by the species that inhabit those places. Overlooking the contributions of wildlife, if unprotected, could lead to the loss of the services they provide as their populations decline.