Category: Canada
USA to combat biological threats against livestock
The $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, took many years to come to fruition but those who gathered for a ribbon cutting on May 24 called it a proud achievement in the prevention of livestock diseases and protecting the nation’s… Continue Reading “USA to combat biological threats against livestock”
Nature is out of Sync—and that’s reshaping Everything, everywhere
Everything in nature—flowering, breeding, migration—lives and dies by a clock that is being recalibrated by climate change. We don’t yet know how severe the consequences may be. Timing is everything in nature. From the opening notes of a songbird’s spring chorus to the seasonal… Continue Reading “Nature is out of Sync—and that’s reshaping Everything, everywhere”
SALMON TROUT idolized as a Trophy Game Fish
Commonly known as the steel-head trout, coastal rainbow trout, silver trout, salmon trout, iron-head, or steely this salmon has historically been idolized as a trophy game fish. This species consists of a two runs, a winter and a summer. They differ from other salmon… Continue Reading “SALMON TROUT idolized as a Trophy Game Fish”
Pacific Salmon Run
Also known as a silver, coho are the second least abundant (following Chinook) salmon. While they are one of the most commercially sought after species they make up only 7-10% of the commercial salmon fishery. They spend 1-2 years in freshwater, and prefer near… Continue Reading “Pacific Salmon Run”
Sockeye & Pink Salmon
Sockeye salmon, also known as the red fish, red, or blue-black, are the most important commercial species. Sockeye have long gill rakes as they primary feed on plankton when in the ocean. They have the greatest life history diversity and can spend anywhere from… Continue Reading “Sockeye & Pink Salmon”
Indonesia Orangutan Jungle School
Deforestation is the greatest threat to the orangutan’s survival, and a great percentage of deforestation is set in motion to convert the land to oil palm cultivation. The rain forest, the natural habitat of the orangutan, is cleared for the benefit of plantations that… Continue Reading “Indonesia Orangutan Jungle School”
Polar bears caught feeding on a Whale Carcass in the Arctic
Polar bears in the Arctic struggle more and more to get a good meal. Sea ice is declining because of climate change, forcing polar bears to retreat to land, away from their main prey of seals. Then a dead sperm whale appeared on a… Continue Reading “Polar bears caught feeding on a Whale Carcass in the Arctic”
World Animal Day since 1931
World Animal Day is celebrated every year on October 4th and is a day that unites all of us advocating for the improvement of animal rights and welfare standards. The day has become a platform to pool knowledge and start proactive discussions on issues… Continue Reading “World Animal Day since 1931”
Earth’s Magnetic Field is pushing North Pole from Canada towards Siberia
The Earth’s magnetic field, the basis for modern global navigation systems, is constantly in some state of flux. However, it now seems to be going haywire, pushing the North Pole closer to Siberia, and no one’s sure why. The field changes as the molten metals surrounding… Continue Reading “Earth’s Magnetic Field is pushing North Pole from Canada towards Siberia”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 