Rare birds return home due to unique conservation efforts Posted on July 16, 2024 A remarkable comeback story is unfolding on Pajaros Uno Island off the coast of Chile. The Peruvian Diving-Petrel, a rare seabird locally known as “yuncos,” has returned to nest on the island after decades of absence. This exciting development signals a major victory for bird conservation efforts led by Island Conservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to … Read More from Rare birds return home due to unique conservation efforts
Concerns about rats running rampant in Waterloo, Ont. Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) It appears large rats have taken up residence in Waterloo, Ont. Olivia Masiuk and her friend were walking uptown last week at around 2 a.m. when they spotted the rodents. “All of a sudden, a massive rat comes running by my foot,” she recalled. “I was like, what the hell is that?” So they did … Read More from Concerns about rats running rampant in Waterloo, Ont.
New York City gets creative with measures to address its massive rodent problem: ‘Rat sightings down nearly 14%’ Posted on July 16, 2024 Pizza is arguably one of the best things about modern life, but in New York City, the sheer number of people throwing out pizza boxes has caused a huge rat problem. Thankfully, the Central Park Conservancy — a nonprofit organization that tends to park maintenance and restoration — came to the rescue by installing a pizza box … Read More from New York City gets creative with measures to address its massive rodent problem: ‘Rat sightings down nearly 14%’
