Both freshwater and saltwater marshes have long been known for their ecological importance and their frailty. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, marshes only cover about 5% of the country’s landmass, yet they support 31% of our plant species. These...
Throughout the Canines Assisting Conservation series, we have discussed the benefits trained dogs bring to imperiled wildlife, noxious species eradication, habitat conservation, and even disease prevention. Protection of our food supply is yet another area where...
Just as in North America, the mesocarnivores of South America face threats borne from misunderstanding. The crab-eating fox, also known as the wood fox or maikong, is one of those species that are wrongfully persecuted by livestock producers while also losing habitat...
Whether it be the luscious scent of coconut oil or fronds gently swaying in the breeze, palm trees are an unmistakable symbol of summer life on the beach. In addition to this ambiance, these large monocot plants also provide us with important crops of dates and...
Hidden within the vast jungles and waterways of Central and South America lives one of the rarest and most threatened canines on Earth. In an ironic twist, the most abundant canine on the planet is now helping biologists seek out this elusive small carnivore to save...
Modern science now incorporates canines into many different facets of conservation. From searching for subterranean water pollution to guarding threatened penguin colonies, dogs now have a paw in many important projects to improve our planet. As we examine the...