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.
Maintaining Genetic Diversity in Conservation
Genetic diversity is incredibly important when it comes to conserving species. Just like how an ecosystem can’t function as well as it should without system-wide biodiversity, animals specifically need genetic diversity to avoid an increased risk of extinction. Due to...
Why is it important to conserve elephants?
When you think of animals that are at risk of extinction, elephants are probably one of the first animals that come to mind. Their numbers have been dwindling for years and many organizations are working hard to preserve their numbers.
So why are elephants at risk? And what are people doing about it?
Couple unintentionally captures video of their own reflection in wild owl’s eyes
Owl experts have been very excited by the increase in sightings of these beautiful animals throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada during this winter. Bird watchers are eager to gather and photograph one of nature’s most photogenic creatures too.
What’s at stake without conservation?
It’s no secret that human activity is causing harm to the environment that we depend on, and the victims of that damage come in the form of plants, land animals, marine animals, and eventually, ourselves.
What’s at stake without current conservation efforts?
Meet P2W Instructor Curt Moothart
Meet Curt Moothart! He’s one of our classroom instructors! Curt Moothart was born and raised in Decorah, Iowa – a small town known for its Norwegian heritage, hiking trails, Dunning’s Spring Park and Water, and the world-famous Decorah eagles! Raised on a large Quarter Horse farm, a lifelong love for animals and nature was established early on.