Rare seed collection offers hope for last wild tree of its kind from Chile
Seeds were collected from the last wild Dendroseris neriifolia tree on Robinson Crusoe Island to prevent its extinction through cultivation trials. The tree grows precariously on a steep cliff, and all 11 species in its genus are threatened with extinction.
Read full story →South Africa school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals
A South African school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals for over 1,000 students instead of relying solely on firewood. The biogas system at Tiyani Secondary School in Limpopo province processes dung collected from the local village.
From one deer’s DNA, a road map emerges to save an endangered Philippine species
Scientists sequenced the complete genome of a Visayan spotted deer, an endangered Philippine species, using DNA from a single animal named Abraham. The genetic roadmap will help guide conservation efforts for this critically threatened deer species.
Surf’s Up for Pups at World Dog Surfing Championship Where Rosie Leads the Pack (Video)
A 5-year-old Labrador Retriever named Rosie competed at a World Dog Surfing Championship in California. Rosie has nearly 340,000 Instagram followers and is recognized by local surfers.