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DU Podcast | Ep. 575 – Bringing Respect Back to Snow Geese: https://apple.co/3UIGRFx “Sky carp” and “Saving the Tundra” are phrases that have become commonplace in the vernacular of light goose hunters across North America. Although born from well-intentioned conversations around once-hyperabundant light geese and the Light Goose Conservation Order, waterfowl managers consider these derogatory phrases undeserved and unfortunate. On this episode, Kevin Kraai of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department makes the case for changing this narrative and bringing respect back to light geese. We also dig into data showing an 86% decline in the midcontinent light goose population, shrinking breeding colonies, recovery of arctic staging grounds, and new science on how repeated disturbance may influence light goose body condition. If this evolving story tells us anything it’s that what we know today is likely different from what we’ll learn in the future and why we should never stop asking questions. #DucksUnlimited #DUPodcast #Texas #LightGooseConservationOrder #waterfowlconservation #lightgeese #snowgeese #waterfowlresearch #conservation Photo: Ryan Askren

Podcast episode on North Pacific right whales - NOAA Fisheries: North Atlantic right whales get a lot of attention. In this episode, we learn a little about their lesser known West Coast cousins: North Pacific right whales, whose numbers are dramatically low. https://lnkd.in/epeGV_54

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Habitat loss threatens the survival of red pandas in the wild. Poaching is harming populations that are already vulnerable due to deforestation and human encroachment. There may be as few as 2,500 red pandas remaining in the wild. Watch the rest of this episode of the #WildandUnprotected podcast to learn what we're doing to save this endangered species! https://lnkd.in/gFfMDf3n

Habitat with Norm Wagenaar Fly by Night Friends Bats are good neighbours, and they could use our help. It’s easy to forget about bats, nighttime creatures that they are. Yet bats play an important role in the ecosystem, spreading seeds, pollinating plants, and saving farmers countless dollars by consuming agricultural pests. And bats are fascinating creatures in their own right. For instance, bats are the only mammal capable of self-powered flight, an ability they’ve had for at least 50 million years. And they navigate and find their prey in the dark using echolocation, sending out sounds at frequencies too high for humans to hear. These sound waves bounce back to the bat. When a bat detects an insect it sends out a rapid series of calls to exactly pinpoint its prey, which then becomes its dinner. https://lnkd.in/gTQEgUvE

🪲Sow Wild! and Insect Identification 01 Oct 2024 | entoLIVE | Free | 🗣️ Free webinar investigating the success of 'mini meadows' and testing the ability of citizen scientists to sample and identify insects. Habitat loss and fragmentation are considered the foremost threats in pollinator decline, and in England and Wales, 97% of wildflower meadows were lost by 1984. Gardens have considerable potential for supporting pollinators, covering large areas of urban landscapes often with diverse floral resources. Buzz Club used citizen science to investigate the effectiveness of small 4m2 sown wildflower ‘mini-meadows’ in UK gardens and allotments in recruiting beneficial insects. They then examined effective methods and any potential bias in the identification and sampling methods conducted by citizen scientists. Dr. Janine Griffiths-Lee will explain the results of the ‘Sow Wild!’ project, followed by Isobel Sexton who will talk about the Buzz Club’s new ‘Insect ID Quiz’ project. The insect ID Quiz is helping the Buzz Club determine if training will help to limit any identification bias in citizen science observations. https://lnkd.in/eXhYjhHj

Aquatic Insects with Rick Hafele – Eastern Caddisflies, Western Mayflies, Entomology Listen Here >> https://lnkd.in/gGDrA_FC Rick Hafele, an angler, author, and Entomologist is back on the podcast for the second time to share some insights on understanding aquatic insects and mastering the art of matching the hatch. #caddisflies #mayflies #flyfishingpodcast

#Bees and #insects are in danger. In this podcast, Dave Goulson, a biology professor specialising in pollinators, tells why we should protect different species of animals and insects from #pesticides.  🐝 🐞 🕷 🦋 🐛 🐜 “Insects are important as food for many larger creatures, birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians and freshwater fish - all feed upon insects. If insects were to disappear, then all those creatures would disappear”, Biology Professor at the University of Sussex. Learn more in our latest podcast: https://lnkd.in/eA3BCVz5

Picture this: natural solid wood beehives that mimic the wild habitat of bees, designed to promote their health and well-being in the most natural way possible. 🐝 This is what I came across last week at a local garden and outdoor fair. These natural beehives are an innovative solution designed by a small company based in the Alsace region, in France, not so far from the place I live in. But here's where it gets really intriguing: instead of traditional methods requiring heavy interventions, this approach involves expanding the hive from the bottom each year, without disrupting the busy #bees inside. It's all about creating an environment that's as close to #nature as possible, allowing the bees to thrive on their own terms. And to top it off, these innovative hives aren't just any old wooden boxes. They're strategically placed on wooden stumps, fostering the perfect conditions for the growth of predatory mites. Why does that matter? Because these mighty mites are nature's warriors against the dreaded #varroa mites, a major threat to bee colonies everywhere. This is a great illustration of how it is possible to combine tradition and progress. 💡 Have you ever seen anything similar? #savethebees #beekeeping #agriculture #technicaltranslation #xl8

Did you know fritillary butterflies declined by 60% between 1990 and 2021? 🦋 We've been shining a light on some of Somerset's insects throughout #InsectWeek. Unfortunately, one of the key findings from our Somerset State of Nature Report was the steep decline of fritillary butterflies. The marsh fritillary butterfly is also now considered extinct in Somerset. Insect populations across the UK are experiencing significant declines, which is why it is vital we continue to collect information about their populations and breeding habits. Sharing any sightings you make of species like butterflies, bees, and beetles through platforms like iNaturalist can have a very real impact on these species — as it can make us aware of declines like this. 🔎 Set up an account with iNaturalist today and help us learn more about our insects: https://lnkd.in/eYeEiPUv #Somerset #Wildlife #Insects