Endangered birds thrive on this San Diego Island, with a little help
By Laura Goldman From Care2 In San Diego’s Mission Bay, just a short drive from SeaWorld, endangered birds have a protected place to thrive, unperturbed by tourists. North Fiesta Island is home to a dog park, youth aquatic center—and a fenced-off…
‘Sea Of Plastic’ in the Caribbean stretches miles
‘Sea Of Plastic’ Discovered In The Caribbean Stretches Miles And Is Choking Wildlife From The Science News Reporter March 18, 2019How often do you use plastic? If you compare to the average consumer, you might answer “every day.” Yes, items…
Southern California’s mountain lions may soon go extinct
By Alicia Graef from Care2 Southern California’s mountain lions have faced serious threats for some time, but a new study highlights the urgent need to act before we lose these incredible big cats forever. According to wildlife scientists, who just published their findings in the journal…
USDA fed kittens dead cats and dogs from meat markets and shelters
By Laura Goldman From Care2 You’re probably aware of the dog and cat meat trade in some Asian countries and animal welfare advocates’ efforts to end it, but if you’re a taxpayer in the United States, you may not be aware…
Married couple ID’d as suspects who threw 4 Chihuahuas over Sumter SPCA fence
By Kayla Robins From The Sumter Item Woman has turned herself in, says they turned the dogs in because they escaped an enclosure on their property A married couple has been identified as the suspects who are accused of throwing…
EU urged to protect giraffes from the wildlife trade
By Alicia Graef From Care2 Giraffes might be one of the most recognizable and beloved species on the planet, but over the past few decades they’ve suffered catastrophic population declines in Africa, which has led to concerns they may disappear forever….
Wildflowers & butterflies
Super Bloom Brings Brilliant Display of Wildflowers and Butterflies to California By Judy M From Care2 Thanks to tremendous rains in recent months, there’s a super bloom in California, bringing with it the arrival of swarms of butterflies known as painted ladies. They’re…
After 22nd horse dies, Santa Anita makes some (eventual) policy changes
By Laura Goldman From Care2 It took the deaths of 21 racehorses in two months for Santa Anita Park in Southern California park to finally announce it was cancelling racing indefinitely as of March 5. A track expert, Dennis Moore, would examine and refine…
This zebra trick might be better than bug spray
By Jordyn Carnier From Care2 Ever wonder why zebras have stripes? It’s an age-old question, and we may finally have the answer… and it’s fascinating! According to recent research, it doesn’t seem like zebras evolved their stripes for camouflage or fashion. Their…
RCIPS & Cayman Islands DOE host Turtle Friendly Lighting Seminar
From RCIPS Monday 18 March, the RCIPS and Department of Environment partnered to host a seminar on Turtle-Friendly Lighting for business owners and property managers in the Seven Mile Beach area. Turtle-friendly lighting refers to lighting on beachfront properties that…