By Mark LaBarre For five days before Helike disappeared, all the mice, martens, snakes, centipedes, beetles -- and every other creature of that kind in the city -- left in a body by the road that leads to Keryneia ... But after these creatures had departed, an earthquake occurred in the night; the city subsided; … Continue reading Quakin’, Shakin’ Feathers
To commemorate World Wetlands Day, we have two timely articles that address the critical role wetlands play in sustaining human and natural ecosystems. Read our Bird's Eye View on World Wetlands Day and Mariah Hughes's article on our Gen(I)us page to learn more.
Tomorrow, February 2nd is World Wetlands Day. This year's theme is Sustainable Urban Wetlands. Currently half the world's population lives in urban settings, but by 2050 that figure will be 66 percent. Shrinking wetlands will not only have huge impacts on wildlife, but their decline also affects the livability of cities. Read the latest Birds … Continue reading World Wetlands Day: An observation
