Category Archives: Nature

Ignoring the little fish: an editorial in the Free Lance-Star

Posted on March 20, 2025 by TTG

On a cold, blustery day in January, as bay advocates greeted one another in the General Assembly building in Richmond, I was reminded of the humanity sometimes lost in walking these halls and speaking with lawmakers about protecting our cherished … Continue reading →

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Worldwide count lets backyard birders ‘be part of a great big effort’

Posted on February 11, 2025 by TTG

Cathy Dyson | Fredericksburg Free Lance Star When talking with birdwatchers, in person while they listen for species or over the phone as they gaze out the window at feeders, remember the cardinal rule. Bird sightings come first, conversations, second. … Continue reading →

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“The story of ‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas classic born in Ukraine”

Posted on December 23, 2024 by TTG

“Shchedryk” (from Ukrainian: Щедрий вечiр, “Bountiful Evening”) is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year’s carol. It was arranged by composer and teacher Mykola Leontovych in 1916, and tells a story of a swallow flying into a household to sing of … Continue reading →

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“Taking inventory of national scenic trail”

Posted on August 21, 2024 by TTG

Conservancy team hikes Appalachian Trail to log views LUKE WEIR, The Roanoke Times CATAWBA — Legwork, and plenty of it, is required to catalogue scenic views along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, a team of conservationists said. To be precise, Pam … Continue reading →

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Orangutans and traditional medicine

Posted on May 5, 2024 by TTG

An orangutan named Rakus hit a rough patch in the summer of 2022. Researchers heard a fight between male orangutans in the treetops of a rainforest in Sumatra, Indonesia; a day later, they spotted Rakus sporting a pink wound below his … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Oak

Posted on April 22, 2024 by TTG

Although many large and old trees grow in Lithuania, the most famous is the Stelmužė Oak in the village of Stelmužė in the Zarasai district. This tree is the oldest oak in Lithuania and one of the oldest in Europe … Continue reading →

Posted in Flora, Nature, TTG | 17 Comments

Deadly H5N1 avian influenza strain detected on mainland Antarctica

Posted on April 18, 2024 by TTG

Over 85 million chickens, turkeys, and other poultry birds have died in the U.S. since the avian influenza outbreak started two years ago. In the egg and poultry industry, it is standard protocol to cull every animal in a facility … Continue reading →

Posted in fauna, Health Care, Nature, TTG | 32 Comments

How One Moth Species Can Jam Bats’ Sonar Systems

Posted on February 3, 2024 by TTG

In a species of tiger moth native to the Arizona desert, scientists have discovered a new weapon in the endless evolutionary arms race between predator and prey. New research shows that the moths, Bertholdia trigona, have the ability to detect … Continue reading →

Posted in fauna, Intelligence, Nature | 18 Comments

A Respite

Posted on October 29, 2023 by TTG

Nothing momentous, just a brief respite from the normal news. I know I’ve talked about these West Mersea duck punts before and even shared a video. Just sit back and enjoy the simplicity of the design and the serenity of … Continue reading →

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Full evacuation for Yellowknife, Ndılǫ and Dettah

Posted on August 17, 2023 by TTG

Anyone remaining in Yellowknife, Ndılǫ and Dettah must leave by noon on Friday, residents were told in a fresh, blanket evacuation order for the city on Wednesday evening. Hundreds of vehicles had begun streaming down a smoky Highway 3 west … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Nature, TTG | 28 Comments