Endangered Species: Why They Matter and How Can We Help Save Them
Imagine a world without mountain gorillas, orangutans, elephants, rhinos or sea turtles. Hard to picture, right? Sadly, many of the animals and plants we love are either disappearing or critically endangered. These are called "endangered species," …
Can We Save the Vaquita, the World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal?
Endangered vaquita swimming in the Gulf of California. Image credit: NOAA The vaquita is a very shy porpoise and the most endangered marine mammal in the world. There are only about 9 or 10 vaquitas left, …
Palm Oil: The Hidden Problems Behind It
I always dreamed of seeing orangutans in the wild. I knew that they are probably the most intelligent of all the great apes because of their ability to innovate and problem-solve. However, problems with palm oil …