“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity?” These wise words from Biologist Edward Wilson refer to the effects of human activities such as deforestation on nature, and the problem this poses to biodiversity…
In order to make advancements in our society, we’ve always had to make sacrifices, for the good of society. But when these sacrifices become harmful, the practices can no longer be justified under the name of utilitarian ideals. In fact, the practices that occurred in the past must be seen in a regretful light. As…
Water covers over 70 percent of Earth, with 96.5% of it in oceans. However, 80 percent of the ocean is remains undiscovered. While 91% of marine organisms are yet to be described, here are some animals found in the marine and freshwater ecosystems. Anglerfish Anglerfish are carnivorous fish, with most species living in the deep…
Dogs are amazing creatures full of energy and joy. I am so grateful that I have a dog. Today, I thought you should enjoy some cute, funny, and scary moments I have captured of my dog. Some facts about Ellie: She is a Boxer (a breed of dog that originates in Germany) Ellie is born October…
By 2035, climate change will reach a point of no return. Unless immediate, monumental action is taken, 2035 will literally be the beginning of the end. These number are optimistic, as science sides with caution. That mean we have 17 or less years of living without food shortage, economic collapse, unliveable environments, and inevitably, extinction. Ice…
If you believe humans are the longest living life forms, think again. Here is a list of some of the longest living life forms. 10: Galapagos Giant Tortoise One of the oldest on record, Jonathan is still strong and healthy at 184 years old. 9: Bowhead Whale The bowhead whale, also known as the Arctic…
After scooping up a spider into a tissue and flinging it outside a few days ago, I began to wonder if insects can have concussions too. Yes, I know that spiders aren’t insects, but this question lead to further research of concussions in other animals. It was about a metre drop for the spider, which…
It is no longer a question of whether we can control an entire species gene code, but should we? Should we play with something that connects every living thing on this planet? Even if it meant that one of our deadliest enemies could be neutralized, or that over a million people every year could be…
Late last month, the city of Turin, Italy, made waves when recently elected mayor Chiara Appendino, declared the city the first in Europe to take on a meat-reduction agenda. Appendino’s campaign strives to promote a vegetarian lifestyle in order to reduce the city’s environmental impact and improve the overall health of Turin’s citizens. However, as a…
Sharknado? Nope, rather Shark-cano, this time in real life! That’s right folks, sharks have been discovered swimming in the highly acidic and hot waters of an active underwater volcano. Rather, three species of sharks. Sharknado fans, rejoice. A hammerhead shark, silky shark, and the rarely seen sleepy shark were recently captured in a video featured below,…
When you picture your favourite animal, the image that pops into your head is likely that of a dog, a cat, a dolphin, or a similar cute animal. Species such as these have dominated the hearts of humans for many years, but with these recent scientific discoveries the tides may be changing. I don’t know about you, but…
{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a Behind the Scenes with Giraffes at the Calgary Zoo. During the Behind the Scenes, the zookeeper led the group attending into the staff only areas and we got to get up close and personal with giraffes as we got to feed them. We held up their food…
Every year, millions of animals get put into shelters because they have no home. These animals are loving creatures looking for a second chance at life. Adoption is the biggest way you can help these animals out. The mission of these shelters is to rehabilitate animals. When I was volunteering with the Calgary Humane Society, I…
From the Penguin Plunge to the Transalta Rainforest, the Calgary Zoo is full of places to see, learn and discover. For youth, one of the most amazing experiences visiting the zoo is to take be in such close contact with exotic animals. Here are a few tips to make your experience at the Calgary…