Just the word spider makes my skin feel creepy crawly. While spiders might be necessary for the environment, that doesn’t mean we have to like them or want them around us. Instead of using chemicals to keep spiders out of … Read More
Biology
9 Effective Root Cellar Pest Control Methods to Keep Critters Away
Food attracts pests and rodents. And rodents attract snakes. These are facts of life if you choose to use a root cellar to store your food over the winter months. They’re handy, but you must know how to battle the intruders, or … Read More
The Sundarbans – India – Bangladesh
On the border of India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans (or “beautiful forests”) is home to a wealth of threatened species, from the tree-climbing mudskipper fish to the world’s last population of mangrove-dwelling tigers. Today, this World Heritage Biosphere is under increasing threat from harmful … Read More
Congo Basin – Congo
Spanning six countries and responsible for nearly half of the world’s oxygen, the Congo Basin is one of the most important and yet vulnerable wilderness areas on the planet. Teeming with gorillas, elephants and buffalo across savannas, swamps and forests, … Read More
Galápagos Islands – Ecuador
Described by Charles Darwin as “a little world within itself”, the Galápagos archipelago offers an overwhelming variety of flora and fauna, ranging from giant tortoises to the flightless cormorant. But change is afoot on these once-secluded islands. With a swelling population, four … Read More
101 Jobs To Work & Travel: Marine Biologist
Marine biologists are scientists that study ocean life. A degree is required, but, once obtained, is a passport to traveling to some of the most incredible places in the world. You get to spend your days doing what you love … Read More