by barrynerhus | Sep 28, 2021 | Biology, Blog
Dams are pretty much any structure designed to stop the flow of water enough to result in a body of water forming upstream. They can be natural creations, as beavers are known to build them in order to have a habitat, shelter, and a food supply. Humans build them too,...
by barrynerhus | Sep 10, 2021 | Biology, Blog
One would probably assume that around the world, it is more common for animals to eat plants than the other way around. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Over 600 different plants are actually ones that feed on living, mobile creatures. In fact, researchers...
by barrynerhus | Aug 3, 2021 | Biology, Blog
Dr. Robert Bullard is the author of eighteen books and is widely considered the “father of environmental justice” for his trailblazing works on equity, climate, and justice. Dr. Bullard’s environmental activism began in the 1970s in Houston. While...
by barrynerhus | Jun 9, 2021 | Biology, Blog
The Illinois native ornate box turtle is receiving help from an unlikely friend, as both their species numbers and habitats face endangerment due to human housing and business expansion. A team of specially trained Boykin spaniels have been tasked with literally...
by barrynerhus | May 5, 2021 | Biology, Blog
Along the eastern coast of North Carolina, people have been stunned by the sights of dying trees surrounded by large pools of water. It begs the question, how did these trees start growing there if they were surrounded by water the entire time? The answer is that they...
by barrynerhus | Apr 5, 2021 | Biology, Blog
Sustainable fishing has become a trend for recreational and commercial fishermen. However, few people know about the dynamic chemical composition of the ocean floor. Most fishermen who participate in bottom trawling do not understand how much carbon is released from...
