For 13 years now, scientist Michelle Power has been grabbing samples of human waste and animal poop from Antarctica to Australia to try and answer a vital question. Has the bacteria in humans that has grown resistant to antibiotics – an issue considered to be one of the world’s greatest health challenges – made its
Month: July 2020
Over the last few months, we’ve committed to making Audubon an antiracist institution – a commitment built on years of learning and action. Audubon’s presence in hundreds of communities across America gives us a responsibility to help correct centuries of racial injustice by changing our internal and external practices. And that includes a reassessment of
This piece, written by a historian and biographer of John James Audubon, is the first in a series of pieces on Audubon.org and in Audubon magazine that will reexamine the life and legacy of the organization’s namesake as we chart a course toward racial equity. John James Audubon was a man of many identities: artist,
Every spring, the judges of the Audubon Photography Awards gather at Audubon’s headquarters in Manhattan to review their favorite images and select the finalists. But as with much of life in 2020, this year’s awards had to be handled differently due to pandemic-related travel, work, and social-distancing restrictions. So, for our 11th annual awards, which saw more than
A cat who had been wandering the streets for a long time, found a kind family to help her kittens and began to trust. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Nikki Martinez, an animal rescuer based in Las Vegas, was contacted about a pair of kittens found outside a woman’s home. They were sleeping near the AC unit,
4 min read “We were all very surprised” ❤ For the past two years, Ana Clara Simoes’ 86-year-old grandmother has delighted in the company of her little dog named Lili. But the sweet pup has proven herself to be more than just a cute companion. Lili, on her own accord, has taken on another role
Bees are extremely important to most lifeforms on Earth, as they are responsible for most of the pollination of our crops. Unfortunately, bees populations are decreasing at an alarming rate. In the United States alone, the number of bee colonies per hectare has gone down by ninety percent since 1962. Humans are almost entirely responsible,
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Two tabby kittens have been inseparable since the day they were rescued together. Sarah Kelly A local shelter in North Carolina had a cat carrier dropped off at their facility one day. They were told that there was a kitten inside. While they were looking for a volunteer to foster the tabby, they were surprised
3 min read She loves baths SO much 😹 When Jinx was rescued at only 4 weeks old, she was covered in fleas, so her mom had to give her constant baths to get her clean and healthy again. “She was riddled with fleas when I first got her and because she was so young
photo by Lisa Bono, CPBC It’s is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Your plans are to go outside to enjoy the day, take in the sunshine and feel slight breeze on your skin. You want to take your parrot out with you to get vitamin D and some fresh air. Afterall, they were not
A kitten with the sweetest face and strong spirit had his life turned around by a team of kind people. Friends for Life Rescue Network A kitten with a misaligned jaw was rescued from a rough situation. He came with a host of health issues but was in good spirits and just wanted to be
The head gamekeeper and two underkeepers on the Goathland estate were interviewed under caution by North Yorkshire Police on suspicion of being involved in the goshawk’s death in May, with their solicitors present. They voluntarily attended the interviews, but would have been arrested had they not done so. The crime took place on one of
Marbled Godwit. Photo: Mick Thompson/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Water Resources of Development Act of 2020 in a bipartisan vote. This legislation is critically important because it authorizes projects and programs led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study, design, and construct water transportation and infrastructure
Even though Bluenjy was born deaf, he’s never seemed to notice that he’s different from any other dog. “I don’t think he knows he is deaf since he was born this way so it hasn’t really affected him much,” Sunny Oshan, Bluenjy’s mom, told The Dodo. “I do think it contributed to him using his
Naps are the best. There’s nothing like curling up under your favorite blanket with the fan whirring away above while the afternoon sun bakes the land. And cats agree. The only thing felines prefer to naps is probably a snack, but once that treat is done, its back to sleep! But why do cats sleep
Lions are magnificent creatures. Unfortunately, they greatly suffer at the hands of human beings. From roadside zoos; to poachers; to trophy hunters, like the dentist who killed Cecil, there an abundance of stories about how humans have mistreated big cats. One of the lesser-known cruelties that lions are subjected to is the lion bone trade.
5 min read “It’s been really inspiring to watch him transform” ❤️ A little over a year ago, Lacey Scott was at her local pet store buying supplies when a sad face caught her eye. There, lying listless at the bottom of a gloomy fish tank, was the saddest goldfish Scott had ever seen. “He
A kitten who was found outside without a mom, was taken in by a cat who needed him. Kathy @our_fosterkitties A 3-year-old cat was brought to the Nevada SPCA for a chance at a better life. She was heavily pregnant when she was found. The cat named Misty was treated for a wound on her
Sandhill Cranes. Photo: Richard Pick/Audubon Photography Awards In order to address the Rio Grande’s crippling drought and one of the driest water supplies in over 50 years, Audubon is doing its part to create solutions that work for people and the birds that rely on a healthy flowing river. Through long-term funding support from the
Polar bears use dens to give birth and care for their young. The location of these dens is already endangered due to climate change and changing geographical landscapes. A new study has found that these dens are also disturbed by oil companies’ activities in the Arctic. The study examined disturbances between 1979 to 2016 and
Red-winged Blackbird. Photo: Greg Lavaty This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of the National Audubon Society. BirdNote episodes air daily on public radio stations nationwide. Transcript: This is BirdNote! Today, we’ve invited BirdNote science advisor, Dr. Gordon Orians, to discuss an unusual adaptation in blackbirds, a family of birds on which
Fur farming is a cruel industry that exploits animals for garments and accessories. Animals are kept in tiny cages and surrounded by feces, as well as corpses. Thus, fur farms cause animals extreme physical harm and emotional distress. After going through mental and physical torture for months, the animals are brutally killed by being gassed,
A 10-year-old boy was grabbed from a boat and mauled by a shark before his heroic dad jumped into the water to save him. The family was fishing on a six-metre vessel about 5km off the coast of Stanley, northwest Tasmania, on Friday afternoon when he was attacked. The boy suffered head, chest, and arm
A tri-pawed ginger kitten has found the perfect friend to help him thrive. Alley Cat Rescue Rooibos (aka Roo) the ginger kitten came to Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles along with his siblings and mom. “He was born with both back legs wrapped around his body and badly deformed,” Alley Cat Rescue shared with
With their population still struggling to recover from over three centuries of whaling, the North Atlantic right whale is now just “one step from extinction”, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN last week moved the whale’s status on their Red List from “endangered” to “critically endangered” – the
5 min read So fluffy 😍 Angus has a unique look that makes him stand out from the crowd. The 3-year-old Mangalitsa pig, a breed known colloquially as “the pig-sheep,” is covered in thick, curly hair during the winter months. His coat is double-layered like a dog’s, with long wiry hair protecting a soft, fluffy
4 min read “People often stop on the sidewalk and laugh at the sight of it.” Having a mailbox built into your porch can be quite handy. For Courtney Poole and her husband Evan, it means they never need to worry about their mail getting lost, and for their 1-year-old dog Rigby, it provides the perfect
3 min read He’s so unique 💛🐢 When a group of people rescued a yellow turtle in Odisha, India, they were a little confused. They’d never seen a completely yellow turtle before — and that’s because it’s a pretty rare phenomenon. The turtle was turned over to the Indian Forest Services (IFS), who at first
A woman rescued a stray from the streets and discovered that the cat didn’t come alone. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Stef, an animal rescuer from Montreal, Canada spotted a new kitty in the neighborhood when she was out caring for community cats. The tabby was drawn to the food but too timid to come close. She
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