From the Editor's Desk In partnership with Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association and Midcoast (Maine) Fishermen’s Association , the Pew Environment Group is rallying public support for a new 'sector management' approach being developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) to replace the current failed
fishery management system. The New England groundfish fishery would be more
economically and environmentally sound if the system used to manage the
activities of... Read Full Story
by Daniel Walsh Author of Our Sunday "History & Reflections" Series Creatures clash in a dark world of terror and a planet’s fate hangs in the balance. Beasts of prey feast on each other in an ascending order of dominance. They swoop in under the cover of darkness and swiftly smite sleeping targets, slake blood thirst and gorge on quivering flesh. Uncomfortable alliances are formed and the battle rages on. The caterwauling sturm und drang rises in a fierce crescendo as various species... Read Full Story
By: Marlene Affeld
Trees are not just a key to the natural ecosystem, they are an essential part of our life experience. From majestic individual trees that have historic significance or that are simply beautiful, to a quiet grove of greenery we seek for solitude, trees enrich our life experience simply by just being there. Trees are the longest-lived and largest plant form on Earth and throughout recorded history trees have been acknowledged as symbols of power, wisdom, fertility and life... Read Full Story
Sunday, my assistant and I took a photographic trip to the Los Angeles Zoo. Something I have been wanting to do for quite some time. All these years in Los Angeles, yet I have never been there. The zoo was full of new exhibits and new born babies. As you can see below, I was able to capture a precious moment with a mother giraffe and her young calve. The newborn gorilla was out and about to much of my surprise. He was all over the enclosure exploring. I wish i could have sat there all day... Read Full Story
The New Forest is a beautiful landscape with many secrets to discover. With its varied landscapes, stunning scenery and abundant wildlife The New Forest is a must for any lovers of the great outdoors. The best way to explore all these treasures and many more is to head out on foot, bicycle or on horseback.
The New Forest is a haven for all walkers whether they are experienced ramblers or just casual strollers. There are numerous different walking routes through The New Forest with both... Read Full Story
Onions, long known to make cooks cry and dates go bad, apparently piss off monkeys. From New Scientist :
If you wash yourself with raw onion, you might expect some aggression from your friends. Now it seems the same holds true of some primates – but for rather different reasons.
For capuchin monkeys, rubbing themselves with pungent-smelling plants is normally a communal and perhaps even a therapeutic activity.
Wild capuchins are known to get together and rub their fur with plants... Read Full Story
Happy November 1, I just completed another article and wanted to share it with everyone... Please visit the link to view my newest. Why wild horses are in danger - by Jessica A. Tucker - Helium Excerpt from article: "You notice the ground rumbling under your feet as your stand in the wilds of nature admiring the beautiful mountain scenery. You wonder were this powerful feeling could possibly be coming from. As quickly as you can think about it, the rumble gets closer and louder and even more... Read Full Story
By: Marlene Affeld
Wolves are once again protected in the northern Rocky Mountains of the United States. On Tuesday, October 14th, 2008. a court victory for environ-mentalists returned gray wolves to the endangered species list.
“The northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf is returned to the list of endangered and threatened species, with each of its component populations having the same status under the Endangered Species Act” said Federal Judge Donald Molly, in a written ruling handed down... Read Full Story
From Punkeys.com :
Just another in a long list of reasons why you shouldn’t have a pet monkey. From the Sun:
Meet Brian the gibbon . . . the monkey neighbor from hell.
Every morning at dawn his deafening whoops shatter the peace of scenic Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, and wake the neighbors three miles away.
Farmer David Taylor, 56, at first thought the noise was one of his cows in labor.
He said: “It comes echoing up from the bottom of the valley, and it’s a hell of a noise. It... Read Full Story
By: Marlene Affeld
It is believed that that bison, or buffalo, originated in Eurasia then crossed over the Bering Strait land bridge that at one time connected the Asian and North American continents. In prehistoric times the massive herds literally darkened the face of the earth as they roamed and foraged. Over many centuries the buffalo slowly migrated southward until they inhabited much of the grasslands of the United States. Seas of bison herds stretched across the horizon from... Read Full Story
