Ecosystem

April 5, 2023

The Devastating Impact of the Asian Swamp Eel Invasion on the Everglades Food Web

The Asian swamp eel is causing havoc in the Everglades ecosystem due to its invasive properties. The eels are believed to have arrived in South Florida through the pet trade or the

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion

The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals such as cotton rats have been left barely

June 17, 2023

From Pest to Feast: Utah’s Unconventional Solution to Invasive Bullfrogs

Nature·News·Wildlife

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch

How Fungi Are Saving the Planet from Carbon Chaos: Nature’s Hidden Heroes

Climate·Nature·Science

“According to a study published in Current Biology, fungi play an important role in combating climate change by absorbing over a third of global

Accelerating extinction rate triggers domino effect of biodiversity loss.

Climate·Nature·News

1 Million Species at Risk: Discover the Alarming Chain Reaction Threatening Our Biodiversity

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date to remind us of the importance of preserving the planet’s natural wealth; since human survival depends on

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

Nature·Science

Beyond the Buzz: How Honey Bee Pollination Affects Native Plant Fitness

The San Diego region is renowned as a global biodiversity hotspot. It boasts a diverse array of plant and animal species. Bees, as key pollinators, play a crucial role in maintaining the

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2023

Conservation·Design·Sustainability

Nest Domes Battle Climate Change to Preserve Sea Turtle Hatchlings: From Crisis to Hope

Sea turtles are currently under threat due to warming seas and climate change. The warming seas and hotter beaches pose a challenge for sea turtles as they cannot adjust their nesting behavior

Rahul Somvanshi

July 4, 2023

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat: A Remarkable Rediscovery in Sierra Azul

Last year, researchers discovered the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat in Sierra Azul Preserve, a species that had not been documented in Santa Clara County since 1947, and this year, a team of

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Rahul Somvanshi

June 26, 2023

Nature·Pollution·Wildlife

Love in a Polluted Atmosphere: The Detrimental Impact of Ozone Pollution on Insect Reproduction

Research conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology reveals the detrimental effects of increased ozone levels resulting from air pollution on insect sex pheromones. For successful mating and reproductive cycles,

Govind Tekale

June 24, 2023

Nature·News·Wildlife

Cambodia’s Indochinese Leopards Functionally Extinct Despite Years of Enforcement: The Grim Reality

Years of law enforcement efforts to combat snaring and poaching have proven ineffective in preventing the loss of Cambodia’s last remaining Indochinese leopard population, according to a recent study conducted by Panthera

Karmactive Staff

June 23, 2023