This week continues our series of wild field experiences shared by our staff members. The Field Conservation Team has really done some amazing things! “After graduating from Auburn University (War Eagle!) and before I officially started grad school at Georgia … Continued
But not for too long! It’s December, so the Field Conservation Blog is going to take a little hiatus for the holidays. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in January with more nature facts and detailed coverage of everything the team … Continued
Part 1: Telling them Apart This is the first of a two-part series on sex determination in turtles – a fascinating and varied process with big implications for protecting rare species. Dr. Bryan Windmiller breaks it all down for us: … Continued
Arguably one of humankind’s oldest skills, tracking animals was once fundamental to survival in hunter-gatherer societies across the globe. Many cultures still practice tracking as a traditional way of life or a hobby, but not all modern trackers are looking to kill their quarry. … Continued
If you’ve been following environmental news for the last ten years or so, then you’ve probably heard a lot of stories about just one word: plastics. The effect of plastic waste on the world’s waterways and oceans has become a hot topic in … Continued