Insects outnumber us on the planet by more than 200 million times. I decided to take a closer look.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Outdoors
Crying wolf? Disagreement persists over presence of wolves in Northeast
Critics claim wildlife officials are slow to acknowledge wolves in their midst because they would have to accommodate the presence of a federally protected species.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Want to fight climate change and drought at the same time? Bring back beavers.
Their dams and canals slow the flow of streams and rivers, spreading water across floodplains and allowing the accumulation of sand, silt and gravel.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cameras capture 60 wildlife species in Eastern Trail gap
A University of New England project is documenting animal’s use of the area for the Eastern Trail Alliance.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Deal to protect Canada lynx sealed by U.S., environmentalists
Wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the rare, snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Western states where they would be protected.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rare bird reminds us of the ways in which conservation pays off
The state’s extended visit from a Steller’s sea eagle is an important reminder of the successes Mainers have achieved to conserve our natural lands and waters.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Douglas Tallamy would like you to help build a Homegrown National Park
Use your backyard to plant species that will help slow Earth’s Sixth Mass Extinction.
Posted inBooks, Food
New England’s first nature guidebook turns 350
Written by an Englishman living in Maine, the rare book identifies the region’s native plants and animals and offers natural remedies galore.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Animals always find a way in
Living in the woods, a writer discovers that he is not alone, even when driving his van.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: There’s room in our vast nation for all species
The Biden administration needs to step up and fulfill its promises to protect native wolves, wild horses and a sanctuary for butterflies.