Muir Environmental Corps.

Everyone knows at least that one person trying to quit.Why these...

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:02:11 -0700

Everyone knows at least that one person trying to quit.

Why these ingredients?

llbwwb: Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands (by...

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:01:12 -0700

llbwwb:

Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands (by Paul A Thomas)

“When 900 years old you reach, look this good you do not.”

Photo

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:51 -0700

woodendreams: (by Synapped)

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:01:58 -0700

woodendreams:

(by Synapped)

neuromorphogenesis: This is the first bear to ever have brain...

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:01:16 -0700

neuromorphogenesis:

This is the first bear to ever have brain surgery

A three-year-old Asiatic Black bear named Champa has just undergone successful surgery to remove a buildup of water in her brain. It marks the first time in medical history that a bear has been given such a procedure.

Champa has lived most of her life at a northern Laos sanctuary run by Free the Bears, an Australian conservation group that protects bears from wildlife traffickers. Asiatic Black bears are hunted for their bile — a valuable ingredient in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine.

She was rescued when still a cub, but Champa’s handlers soon noticed she had a protruding forehead and had difficulty socializing with other bears. Eventually, the growth slowed, but her behavior became increasingly erratic and her vision faded.

Veterinarians diagnosed her as having hydrocephalus — water on the brain.

Because it’s against Buddhist tradition to euthanize animals, the sanctuary staff arranged for a specialist, Romain Pizzi, to perform a technique called “keyhole” or laparoscopic surgery in which a small incision is made with the help of a small camera.

And indeed, Champa was in good hands; Pizzi has performed similar surgeries on other nonhuman animals, including seals, reindeer, and jaguars. In preparation, Pizzi talked to pediatric surgeons, studied bear skulls and brains, and looked at the brains of a hydrocephalic otter and fox.

The procedure lasted six hours (details here). At one point a medical pump short-circuited on account of the high humidity, and Pizzi had to resort to a mattress pump to keep the bear’s abdomen inflated.

Soon after the surgery, Champa could finally raise her head to look directly at sanctuary staff. Though they can’t be entirely certain, the staff also suspects that her vision has improved. But her headaches appear to be gone, she’s gained weight, and she’s now more sociable with other bears.

Friends aren’t afraid to get in each other’s faces

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:29 -0700

Friends aren’t afraid to get in each other’s faces

earth911: bespoke-magazine: (via Recycled T-shirt beanie) 10...

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:01 -0700

earth911:

bespoke-magazine:

(via Recycled T-shirt beanie)

10 more ways to recycle old tees here!

mothernaturenetwork: Study: 97% of scientists agree on climate...

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:01:05 -0700

mothernaturenetwork:

Study: 97% of scientists agree on climate change

After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a ‘gaping chasm’ between science and public perception.

ecocides: | image by Lincoln Harrison

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:01:47 -0700

ecocides:

| image by Lincoln Harrison

Finca Bellavista - Sustainable Tree House Community

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:11 -0700

Finca Bellavista - Sustainable Tree House Community:

Finca Bellavista is a sustainable tree house community dedicated to “assist communities throughout Latin America in regenerating rain forest assets and restoring native habitats to encourage healthier lifestyles, economies, and opportunities.”
The now 600+ acre plot, owned by couple Mateo and Erica Hogan, was originally purchased at 62 acres in effort of regenerating the Costa Rican rain forest away from society. Over time, donations and funds increased the property, opening the lush preservation for educational purposes, media services, and paradise tree house rentals.
Anyone thinking what I’m thinking?

currentsinbiology: Goliath Goldfish Organism: Goldfish,...

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:00:42 -0700

currentsinbiology:

Goliath Goldfish

Organism: Goldfish, Carassius auratus
Where: Lake Tahoe
When: Now

In the winter, Lake Tahoe is overrun by skiers; in the summer, by hikers. But it’s also a giant goldfish bowl. For giant goldfish. In February, researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno, announced the discovery of oversized goldfish — the presumed result of aquarium owners dumping fish in the lake. Now, scientists are concerned the giant goldfish (and their nonnative kin) are disrupting Tahoe’s fragile ecosystem by messing with native populations of fish and algae.

Photo: University of Nevada, Reno’s Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis Laboratory

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jtotheizzoe: Click full screen, sit back, and turn the sky into...

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:01:32 -0700

jtotheizzoe:

Click full screen, sit back, and turn the sky into a thousand diamonds with this beautifully ethereal time lapse captured in northern Michigan by Shawn Malone. This is North Country Dreamland.

Ten thousand frames of stellar wonder stitched into a few minutes of earthly wow. Plus a special visit from a blue heron!

Keep looking up, and stay curious.

More of my favorite time lapse videos here and here.

llbwwb: PSA: by Claws. Reblog to save baby birds:) To anyone...

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:02:03 -0700

llbwwb:

PSA: by Claws. Reblog to save baby birds:)

To anyone in the San Diego area and has transportation,
if you find any injured, wild birds, there is a local rehabilitation center on:
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Make sure to remember the area code to which the bird was found so that it will be released back to its familiar home when healthy!
To learn more ways to help, please visit Project Wildlife’s website

llbwwb: PSA: by Claws.See,you can save Wildlife in your own...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:50 -0700

llbwwb:

PSA: by Claws.See,you can save Wildlife in your own back yard! Reblog to save and help,Birds,squirrels and other animals:)

llbwwb: Save turtles by Oklahoma Nature Conservancy.Reblog to...

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:01:40 -0700

llbwwb:

Save turtles by Oklahoma Nature Conservancy.Reblog to help save turtles:)

earth911: goidea: love this idea!!!! More upcycling ideas for...

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:02:29 -0700

earth911:

goidea:

love this idea!!!!

More upcycling ideas for your beloved childhood toys!

earth911: One Globe = Two New Lamps! See more reuse inspiration...

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:01:07 -0700

earth911:

One Globe = Two New Lamps!

See more reuse inspiration for old maps and books!

These would really fit in at the Old Globe Theatre!

5 Upcycled Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:01:51 -0700

5 Upcycled Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind:

Forget living in a tree house, try living in a water tower house, or a former jumbo jet house! :)

Muir Environmental Corps.

Everyone knows at least that one person trying to quit.Why these...

llbwwb: Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands (by...

Photo

woodendreams: (by Synapped)

neuromorphogenesis: This is the first bear to ever have brain...

Friends aren’t afraid to get in each other’s faces

earth911: bespoke-magazine: (via Recycled T-shirt beanie) 10...

mothernaturenetwork: Study: 97% of scientists agree on climate...

ecocides: | image by Lincoln Harrison

Finca Bellavista - Sustainable Tree House Community

currentsinbiology: Goliath Goldfish Organism: Goldfish,...

Goliath Goldfish

jtotheizzoe: Click full screen, sit back, and turn the sky into...

llbwwb: PSA: by Claws. Reblog to save baby birds:) To anyone...

llbwwb: PSA: by Claws.See,you can save Wildlife in your own...

llbwwb: Save turtles by Oklahoma Nature Conservancy.Reblog to...

earth911: goidea: love this idea!!!! More upcycling ideas for...

earth911: One Globe = Two New Lamps! See more reuse inspiration...

5 Upcycled Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind

CUTE SLOTH!!!

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