Picture this: an unassuming mollusk sits quietly on a riverbed, filtering up to 15 gallons of water per day. Now imagine thousands of these creatures working around the clock as nature’s water treatment plants, keeping our rivers and streams clean. … Continued
If you’re a grandparent (or know one!), you know how exciting it is when your baby has a baby of their own. For ZNE’s Field Conservation Department, the turtles we headstart are kind of like our babies, so you can … Continued
Have you been noticing all the acorns everywhere this year? Maybe you’ve heard them pinging off the roof of your car, or, if you’re especially lucky, been bonked by one in the head. Oak trees produce acorns in boom-and-bust cycles, … Continued
Have you been hearing owls calling lately? Though many of us normally sleep with the windows closed at night in the fall and winter, with the recent warm weather I’ve had my windows open and have been hearing a Great … Continued
Happy Hicatee Awareness Month everyone! What is a hicatee, you say? The Hicatee, also known as the Central American River Turtle, is one of the top 25 most endangered turtles in the world. Our partners in Belize, BFREE (Belize Foundation … Continued