Here’s a riddle: what has a trunk like an elephant’s and a body like a hippo’s? A tapir! These funny looking animals are actually more closely related to horses and rhinos. In the wild they play an essential role as tropic seed dispersers, … Continued
It’s not often that you’re surrounded by the fruits and flowers of your labor. But that was the case for the Field Conservation Department last Thursday at Peter Spring Field. Peter Spring Field is a 20-acre agricultural field owned by … Continued
When we’re out doing turtle fieldwork, one of the most common questions our scientists get from schoolkids and interested community members is, “What do the turtles eat?” Our young headstart turtles are raised on a special blend of highly nutritious pellet food … Continued
Have you ever heard of community science? Also known as “citizen science” (but open to everyone, regardless of citizenship), it’s an innovative approach that seeks to harness the power of people and technology to let scientists research questions that would … Continued