- Insects
How to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden Naturally
Gardening is a delicate balance between nurturing plants and creating a vibrant ecosystem. Beneficial insects play a crucial role in this balance by naturally controlling pests and supporting plant pollination.…
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Scioto Madtom: The Lost Catfish of Big Darby Creek
1. Introduction The Scioto Madtom (Noturus trautmani) was a diminutive catfish species once found exclusively in southern Ohio. Despite its fleeting presence—only 18 individuals ever documented—it continues to resonate as…
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Bachman’s Warbler: The Lost Jewel of the Avian World
1. Introduction Bachman’s Warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) was once one of North America’s most elusive and beautiful songbirds. Sadly, it is now believed to be extinct, with the last confirmed sightings…
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Hawaiian Honeycreepers
Introduction: The Hawaiian honeycreepers are a unique and fascinating group of birds that have captured the attention of scientists and bird enthusiasts alike. Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, these birds…
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Animals and Species That Went Extinct in the US (2023-2025)
The extinction crisis continues to impact biodiversity in the United States, and in the years 2023 through 2025, several species have officially been declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and…
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Golden Toad Diet: What This Extinct Amphibian Ate and Why It Mattered
A brief orientation to the species The golden toad (Incilius periglenes, formerly Bufo periglenes) was a tiny, visually striking true toad that lived only on a cool, wet ridge above…
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Mountain Gorilla vs Western Lowland Gorilla: Conservation, Threats & How to Save Them
Introduction Gorillas, the largest living primates, are divided into two species: the Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei) and the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). Among these, the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and the Western…
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