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FL developers seek to downlist Wood Stork

By Ben, on June 18th, 2009%

Florida’s development community has admitted that their recent effort to downlist the Wood Stork from federal Endangered status to Threatened is merely the first step in an attempt to get them removed from protection by the ESA completely. Read the story in the Sun-Sentinel, or follow the jump to the next page for a few . . . → Read More: FL developers seek to downlist Wood Stork

Mockingbirds recognize individual humans

By Ben, on June 17th, 2009%

According to this report in the Palm Beach Post, UF researchers have discovered that mockingbirds on their campus are able to recognize individual humans who have posed a threat to their nest. It’s very interesting reading; check it out! Since hyperlinks tend to die after time, I’m quoting some of the most interesting bits after . . . → Read More: Mockingbirds recognize individual humans

World Oceans Day is June 8

By Ben, on June 7th, 2009%

The United Nations has designated June 8, 2009 as the first World Oceans Day. While it would be nice to have found a theme that’s a little lighter on the guilt/burden (seriously–Our Oceans, Our Responsibility?), the day is designed to celebrate the incredible relationship our planet has with the ocean. See what you can do . . . → Read More: World Oceans Day is June 8