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The Amazon’s forests are reaching a ‘point of no return’
The forests of the Amazon are among the most biodiverse places on Earth. Sadly, however, they are among the planet’s fastest-shrinking environments as well. Trees in large parts of the Amazon are being burned at alarming rates to make way
From toxic caterpillars to grey squirrels. The cost of invasive species
Caterpillars may seem like harmless creatures, but some of them are anything but. Certain subspecies can be highly toxic in a byproduct of evolution that has equipped these largely powerless larvae with a self-defense mechanism. Londeners are learning this to
Saving Poland’s Bialowieza Forest
The Bialowieza Forest is one of the last and largest patches of remaining primeval forests in Europe, covering an area of 1,500 square kilometers. It’s a protected area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a refuge