Originally published on January 28, 2023, this article has been updated on October 19, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. Americans and Canadians share seven deer species and sub-species that roam […]
Originally published on May 29, 2023, this article has been updated on October 18, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. For many readers, it might be surprising to learn that Americans […]
Originally published on March 27, 2023, this article has been updated on October 4, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. The human consumption of meat is a complex subject to tackle. […]
Humans believe they domesticated the canine some 30,000 years ago. Since then, dogs have progressed in number and moved from lounging by the fire, keeping a watchful eye, to cuddling with us on the sofa. So who domesticated who? Pet dog ownership is on the rise, and the pandemic fueled part of this growth. In […]
Stereotyping never solves debates. Are pit bulls dangerous? That depends on many factors. The first thing people must recognize is that canines can become aggressive, even if we love them to bits, including breeds like a German Shepherd, Rottweilers, and our most beloved Labrador. There’s a ton of evidence that points to breed-specific data, types […]
Hammerhead sharks should be the poster child of evolution. This new shark species is relatively young and arrived roughly 25 million years ago, while other sharks roamed the ocean with dinosaurs. Hammerheads evolved into their unique head shape to hunt sting rays and other prey and have a 360-degree view. Like me, they prefer to […]
Even when they’re performing at SeaWorld, the name killer whale is difficult to shake off. Orcas have an apex predator diet of seals, penguins, baby whales, sea lions, and dolphins that they hunt in family groups called pods. Orcas have stealthy hunting techniques and are some of the fastest marine mammals. Orca are universally recognized […]
The view out my window is of the majestic Rocky Mountains, a healthy deer population, and a man who comes every Tuesday to collect my trash and recyclables. Despite residents recycling food waste, paper, plastic bottles, plastic bags, and corrugated boxes, recycling at this scale is ineffective against climate change. Recycling facts suggest we recycle […]
Humanity has relied on waste management systems since the beginning–it’s just the nature of things. Archeologists worldwide are finding trash deposits that tell the story of our existence. But global waste is outpacing the world’s population. We create multi-millions of tons of hazardous waste, food waste, electronic waste, and ocean pollution at alarming rates. As […]
Last night the wind kept me awake. It reminded me of the people and animals in Lahina who lost their lives and homes. Perhaps this wind is a precursor to the 6th extinction period. Plastic pollution also preoccupies my mind, and I’ve witnessed ocean plastic pollution on a personal level. What I saw haunts me. […]