More than 400 million years ago, the first sharks ventured through the dangerous seas of the Silurian age. Diminutive and seemingly insignificant, these fragile new…
From Ecology
The study of organisms’ relations with each other and their environment.
Earth’s Alien World: Life in the Deep Ocean
For humans, the ocean has long been a realm of both intrigue and intimidation. It captivates our minds with its beauty and mystery, yet also…
Keeping Ecosystems Alive: The Significance of Ecology
We live in a fascinating world teeming with beauty and diverse life. There are organisms of many varieties surviving in a wide range of environments…
The Swine Invasion: The Effects of Feral Hogs on Foreign Ecosystems
Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) have long been one of the most important agricultural animals in human history. As one of the most prominent food…
Dangerous Neighbors Part 2: African Lions and Spotted Hyenas
Deep within one of Africa’s vast savannahs, a small pride of lions has recently managed to kill a large buffalo. The pride had gone for…
Toxic Invaders: The Australian Cane Toad Dissemination
The year 1935 saw the beginnings of a seemingly beneficial plan to combat a pest threatening Australia’s sugar cane industry, the cane beetle (Dermolepida alborhirtum).…
Dangerous Neighbors: Hippopotami and Nile Crocodiles
The African waterways are by no means tranquil environments. Most animals which dare to approach the water’s edge put their lives at risk, as these…
Bloodthirsty Killers or Essential Predators? The Ecology of Red-Bellied Piranhas
Said in myths to strip an entire cow to the bone in seconds and dilacerate humans who dare to swim through their domain, the piranha…
The Wolves of Yellowstone: A Great Ecological History
Yellowstone National Park is among the most beautiful and fascinating of national parks in the world, as well as the first to ever be established. …
Unwelcome Visitors: The Everglades Python Incursion
In February of 2004, several tourists visiting the Pa-hay-okee Overlook in Florida’s Everglades National Park were expecting the chance to observe the ecosystem’s beautiful variety…
At The Riverbank
Thirst and instinct drove him to the water’s edge. The black stripes on the otherwise white horse-like animal make him stand out from the yellow-orange…
The Locust Plague
For thousands of years, man has been haunted by plagues of the small but destructive creatures known as the locusts. They have been considered curses…