by Shadow Habitat | Nov 28, 2022 | Science Communications
Winter can cause mixed emotions for a lot of people. Although it can be a season of joy, complicated family relationships and the lack of sun can cause sadness and feelings of being overwhelmed. Research suggests though, that gratitude can help alleviate some of the...
by Shadow Habitat | Oct 26, 2022 | Science Communications
We tend to think that native species have no chance at survival if nonnative species are introduced to an area. Because introduced species often create an imbalance of nutrients and competition, they can create a monoculture and takeover land, but is this always...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 28, 2022 | Science Communications
Although we aim to improve and expand habitat for wildlife, sometime creating artificial habitats is necessary to support populations and to understand microhabitat preferences. In this study, three artificial roosts were constructed: bat box, rocket box, and bark...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 28, 2022 | Native animals
Bats, order Chiroptera, are the second most diverse order of mammals on the planet, outnumbered only by rodents. Bats occur worldwide, except Antarctica, and they display an astonishing range in size. The largest species is the giant golden-crowned flying fox, native...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 28, 2022 | Feature Articles
In 1984, renowned naturalist and Harvard professor, E. O. Wilson published Biophilia, a book in which he laid out his hypothesis that humans have a deep biological need to connect with the natural world. Wilson didn’t coin the term biophilia — literally...
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