all pre-contact dogs in Central and South America descended from a single maternal lineage that diverged from North American dogs after humans first arrived on the continent. dogs slowly spread southward alongside early farming societies—mirroring the rhythms of human migration, agriculture and cultural change. Ancient DNA reveals new clues about the incredible journey of …
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Pink Coachwhip
This pink coachwhip hardly looks real! Cool story on how I caught this guy. We were driving, and I was sitting in the back seat looking out the window for collared lizards perching on rocks. I somehow saw this guy off the side of the road looking into a hole for prey. I screamed “HOLY …
Swedish Grayling
Grayling Monster 57cm and 1.95kg A great 4.95 lb grayling and a great pic. The world record is 5 lb 15 oz.
A Neat Picture
The Nahwitti (Kwakiutl) Village of Xwamdasbe on Hope Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, showing houses with painted family crests. Photographed by Edward Dossetter, 1881. I haven’t seen many like it. West coast natives seem less documented than they might be. I wonder how much is original culture in the …
Euro Wolves and Euro Minds, Book Review plus new tiger book
Wolves did not simply stumble back into Europe in the 21st century. Their return was facilitated by the rise of environmentalism in the 1970s, and progressive laws aimed at restoring biodiversity. Improved habitat and reduced efforts to kill the animals allowed wolves to flourish. Biodiversity benefits humans as well: Extensive natural systems are more …
Invasive mink in Iceland
Earth dog work in Iceland? The blower was an unexpected twist. 🇮🇸Taking care of invasive mink in Iceland Facebook video A better short video.
2,500 lightning strikes
June 1, 2025 An anomalous weather system hit the Southern Los Padres last night generating over 2,500 lightning strikes & 4 small fires on the southwestern end of the Mount Pinos Ranger District. In country accessibile only by foot, Los Padres firefighters tooled up and hiked in to the fires arriving around 10pm. The 8-acre …
Novel Sounds
https://www.moritzsimongeist.com/works/hard-times-soft-sounds
Swordfish Swimming
Mesmerizing. Another on Facebook. William Goadby Lawrence 1950’s Broadbil Swordfish
Tigers are back in Kazakhstan after 70 years!
Tigers are back in Kazakhstan after 70 years! Thanks to #NaturesHeroes in Ile-Balkhash, Bodhana and Kuma, made their journey to a new home last year, marking the start of an ambitious conservation project. Communities are rewilding ecosystems, restoring species and organising eco-tourism to support their reintroduction. Wereld Natuur Fonds – WWF Steve was there …