Tag: Wisconsin
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, October 18
Written by Megan Sheehan | October 18th, 2012
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One more day left in the work week…and Cool Green Morning can get you through!
- Startling stat: Over half of the world’s wetlands have been destroyed since 1900. (MNN)
- And another: Half of the Great Barrier Reef has been lost in the last 30 years. (NBC News)
- Wisconsin’s controversial wolf hunt has begun, and hunters are bringing them in. (Scientific American)
- Update: India has lifted the ban on tiger tourism, but local governments must regulate visitors. (Guardian)
- Interesting science: Leaves are changing color — do you remember why? (The Daily Green)
Nature Photo of the Week: Portrait of a Fox
Written by Madeline Breen | September 21st, 2012
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This week’s winning Nature Photo of the Week was an easy pick thanks to this stunning image of a statuesque fox photographed in Wisconsin. Thanks to Flickr user boni5d for submitting this photo through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group [...]
The Fish in the Ditch
Written by Matt Miller | August 1st, 2012
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Can a roadside ditch help conserve populations of fish? It may seem odd but those little channels may be vital in restoring northern pike populations.
The Answer in a Fish’s Ear
Written by Matt Miller | July 24th, 2012
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Northern pike don’t talk, but their ears can tell scientists crucial information on where this fish spawns.
