Artigos científicos, ativismo e conscientização na preservação e manutenção do meio ambiente e das espécies em seus habitats naturais para o equilíbrio dos ecossistemas.
Scientific articles, activism and awareness in the preservation and maintenance of the environment and species in their natural habitats for the balance of ecosystems.
We frequently turn to elephant expert Joyce Poole, a National Geographic explorer who co-founded and co-directs the nonprofit Elephant Voices, with questions about elephant behavior. I'm always amazed at the nuance and insight she gleans from watching footage and listening to the elephants' calls.
This is a perfect example. What might look like charging is probably a playful game of chase. That said, this elephant is also in musth, a heightened sexual state in which play can nonetheless turn aggressive. Click here to learn more about what's happening on-screen.
The toughest animal on Earth may not be what you expect. The microscopic tardigrade, also called a water bear, is virtually indestructible. This is the first time I've seen footage of the tardigrade, and it may not look like much, but these micro-animals are capable of surviving volcanoes, space, and even asteroid impacts. Scientists think they will continue to survive until the sun eventually engulfs the planet.
The fact there are fewer than 4,000 tigers left worldwide and only 100 in Bhutan makes this remarkable footage all the more exciting. Tigers are difficult to catch on camera, so these stunning images are a rare treat for conservationists and wildlife lovers alike.
It also shows that Bhutan is still functioning as a corridor as these animals travel across a fragmented landscape. It is more important than ever to show the beauty and majesty of tigers as their numbers continue to dwindle from hunting and habitat loss.
The first total solar eclipse to cross the United States from the Pacific to the Atlantic in nearly 100 years is coming up on August 21. Did you know that a total eclipse passes over any given spot on Earth only about once every 400 years? Or that animals and plants also react to eclipses? Watch this video to learn more about how solar eclipses happen, how to distinguish the four types of eclipses, and how to view the sun safely if you're within the path of totality.
Oberon Zell-Ravenheart's life is the stuff of legend: he's bred unicorns and hunted mermaids. In this fascinating short film by Danny Yourd, the "Wizard Oz" shares the triumphs and tragedies of his past. I love the amount of archival footage Yourd was able to use throughout the piece. It gave weight to Oz's story and kept the focus on the magic of storytelling in general.
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