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Grow Native Plants

Not only are native plants beautiful and beneficial, but they’re also easier to care for! This Native Plant Month, consider growing some locals.

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World Wetlands Day 2024

Socotra is the site of an IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee project to contribute to the conservation of the unique freshwater fauna in the Socotra Archipelago UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

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Freshwater Fungi

Despite being microscopic, freshwater fungi are powerhouses when it comes to ecological function.

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Orcas and Boats

No doubt you’ve seen memes and news stories about orcas. These marine mammals are making headlines fof interactions with boats.

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Saving Succulents

Animals are often at the center of conversations about illegal trade, but did you know plants can be poached too?

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Weird and Wonderful

What these creatures have in common is that they are all evolutionarily distinct and represent an irreplaceable part of the world’s natural heritage.

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Winter Herping

Most people assume spring is the best time to find amphibians, but in Indiana, winter offers prime breeding conditions for certain species.

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World Wetlands Day 2023

Focus is on the need to restore these important ecosystems since 35% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years!

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Fungus Among Us

What are Cordyceps fungi? The truth about the fungus among us in “Last of Us.”

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Exotic Pets

“I WANT ONE!” When we see a cute or cool animal on TV or in a movie, we often have an instinctive reaction of wanting one in our own homes.

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