The Atlantic Hides 10 Times More Plastic Than Previously Thought The Atlantic hides 10 times more plastic than previously thought!ย The huge amount of plastic that populates the Atlantic Ocean puts all the species that live on earth at risk. Related: Mercury Pollution In The Deepest Part of The Ocean Worse Than Expected According to a worrying new estimate, the Atlantic Ocean could contain about 200 million tons of plastic garbage, […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | August 21, 2020 0 Comments
Endangered California Condors Seen in Sequoia National Park For First Time in 50-Years California condors have been seen in Sequoia National Park for the first time in nearly 50 years, reoccupying parts of their historic range. These giant birds are recovering lost historical habitat as the species teeters on the brink of extinction. According to the National Park Service, the Condors were spotted atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
No Stopping Zone Introduced on Trans-Canada Highway to Protect Feeding Bears There is now a section of the Trans-Canada Highway that has a no-stopping zone in order to protect bears feeding along the roadway. The 10 km stretch of road runs from the Alberta-British Columbia border to the town of Fields, BC. It is in place to ensure that the bears have room to feed along the road without motorists stopping […] Alex Camerino | June 25, 2020 0 Comments
Center for Biological Diversity Submits Petition to Ban “Cyanide Bombs” The Center for Biological Diversity recently submitted a petition to the public to ban the use of sodium cyanide in devices called M-44s. These devices, also known also as “cyanide bombs,” are used to kill wildlife that may pose threats to humans, livestock, or property. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Trump Administration, recently approved the use of M-44s […] Brains Galen Carrico | June 5, 2020 0 Comments
Trump Administration Planning to Open 2.3 Million Acres of Wildlife Refuge Land for Hunting and Fishing The Trump administration plans to open 2.3 million acres of land for hunting and fishing at over 100 national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries under a proposal announced on Wednesday, April 8, that aims to give Americans more recreational access on public lands. Several hunting and fishing have already said that they are in favor of the plan, but there […] SnowBrains | April 14, 2020 1 Comment
Wildlife Observations while Skiing/Snowboarding Many people have an interest in wildlife. Whether it’s birds, bees, bears or plants, there is lots of intrigue surrounding their lives, habitat, and endangerment status. Wanting to be involved in research is a common desire – and it’s surprisingly easy to make contributions that biologists can use to make inferences for their research directions.ย Would you be interested in […] Featured Article Sydney Stephens | January 26, 2019 0 Comments
Don’t Feed the Bears Interacting with bears is dangerous and illegal and can result in fatal consequences for the animal involved. Every summer, Departments of Wildlife around the country receive hundreds of calls relating to bears: bears getting in the trash, bears breaking into cars and homes, and complaints of tourists baiting the animals. Many of these problems could be prevented if locals and […] Brains Maggie Dean | June 1, 2018 2 Comments
Increased Gray Wolf Activity in California Since a gray wolf named OR7 graced California’s northern territories in 2011, wolf activity has become a hot topic in the state.ย In the 1920’s the gray wolf had been eradicated from Californiaย and by the 1930’s was almost extinct across the entire US.ย OR7’s presence was the first real wolf activity in the stateย in almost 100 years and sparked a movement to […] Dylan Cautela | November 28, 2016 0 Comments
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