Biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of animals.
Introduction to Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife corridors are overpasses and underpasses that connect natural regions and provide safe transit for migratory animals through human infrastructure.
European Wolves Could Be Replaced by Wolf-Dog Hybrids
Scientists are now worried that the future of the 17,000 wolves known to live in Europe is in jeopardy due to crossbreeding with dogs.
Why Do Iguanas Drop From Trees When It’s Cold in Florida?
Occasionally, the temperature in southern Florida approaches freezing, leading to falling iguanas.
Spring Bird Migration is Happening Earlier for Some Birds
With changes in temperature due to climate change, researchers looking at 24 years of radar data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have found that migrating birds were more likely to arrive at certain stops earlier than they would have twenty years ago.
Plant Life is Expanding in the Area around Mount Everest
Using satellite imagery, researchers have found that subnival vegetation, the vegetation that grows between the treeline and snowline, is increasing in spatial extent around the Mount Everest and Himalaya area.