Rodenticides, or poisons targeting mice and rats, are harmful to more than just the animals they’re marketed to target. One of the species impacted by these chemicals is the coyote. Love ‘em or hate ...
This TikToker made an ecosystem jar four years ago. When she finally saw it again, she was surprised to see what was growing—or rather, moving around—in it. What’s in the jar? In a wildly viral video ...
A recent trend on TikTok showcases people’s self-sustaining terrariums; essentially sealed, independent ecosystems. Some of these terrariums have been sealed for decades and contain all the elements ...
Local water sources play an important role in a balanced ecosystem. Successful crops, plentiful wildlife and local communities don’t just depend on water – they need clean water. A healthy stream is ...
What does it mean to say an ecosystem is balanced — and what happens when it’s not? There are scholarly answers to those questions, of course, but former Chico City Council member Scott Huber uses his ...
In the vast four hectares of land across the rolling landscapes of Kwamiui village in Makueni county, Benedetta Kyengo’s farm is recognised for its syntropic farming practices. In addition to the lush ...
Chana (left) and Sare hold freshly harvested greens from their greenhouse in the Sambo district of Kratie province of Cambodia. The couple is participating in an aquaponics pilot program that enables ...
In nature, an ecosystem becomes self-sustaining only when it includes enough diversity to fill essential roles. Producers convert energy into life. Consumers distribute it through the food web.