Nearly hunted to extinction in the beginning of the 20th century, the whales have rebounded in numbers that are delighting marine experts.
Category Archives: Environment
Older Fish Spawn Better
Recent studies show that larger, older fish produce more eggs and surviving offspring than younger fish, researchers said, adding that policymakers need to protect broader swaths of the ocean to preserve these efficient spawners.
Careful Flooding May Restore Iraq Marshes -Experts
Wetlands that once sheltered Marsh Arabs and a host of wildlife in southern Iraq are being partly restored and could offer a haven once again if it is done right, experts said Saturday.
Originally from Reuters
Winter Wondering: Where Have All the Bugs Gone?
One upside to winter is that the bugs have gone. Or have they? A naturalist shares tips on where to spot the insects that overwinter in your backyard.
Read (National Geographic News)
A little development can cause big harm
Emerging studies find real wetlands protection means preserving larger buffers of undeveloped open space.
Park Service’s Tourism Job Posting Eyed With Mistrust
Some national park watchdog groups have been reading the ad like tea leaves, nervously wondering whether all those references to the tourism industry and the private sector indicate where the department is headed in President Bush’s second term.
Greening of Evangelicals
Evangelicals see stewardship of the environment as a responsibility mandated by God in the Bible.
More Bomb-Resistant Trash Cans for Metro
Metro is taking some additional safety measures on its station platforms.
Originally from WTOP Radio
Anthrax Kills 18 Hippos in Ugandan National Park
Anthrax has killed 18 hippos at a Ugandan national park where nearly 200 of the animals died in the worst mass wildlife deaths from disease three months ago, a government official said on Saturday.
Originally from Reuters
Small game, big problem as poaching grows in Kenya
Environmentalists claim a million wild animals are snared annually for their meat, bringing 50 cents a pound.
Read (Christian Science Monitor)
Massive cow manure mound burns for third month
Read (cnn.com)A dung pile measuring 100 feet long, 30 feet high and 50 feet wide and weighing 2,000 tons began burning about two months ago and continues to smolder.
Agribusiness Boom Brings Change to the Amazon
An agribusiness boom is turning millions of acres of Amazon rainforest into a tropical version of Kansas.
Md. Bills Would Halt Hopes of Bringing Asian Oysters This Year
Lawmakers are discussing withholding millions of dollars from the Department of Natural Resources until the agency comes up with an oyster plan that meets their approval.
Originally from WTOP Radio
Why some people entice mosquitoes
Scientists believe they have discovered the reason why mosquitoes find some of us more tasty than others.
Originally from BBC News
Scientists Watch for Antarctic Iceberg Collision
Scientists were watching on Monday for a collision between a giant iceberg and an Antarctic glacier, which could free up sea lanes to America’s McMurdo Station and help penguins reach crucial feeding areas.
Originally from Reuters