Students uprooted repeatedly from Winter Hill sound a call for better (and rat-free) buildings Posted on July 16, 2024 “A rodent-free building” was on a wish list presented to the School Committee on May 20, based on a survey run by the building’s eighth graders. “The rats, I’ve seen it firsthand,” said a student presenter. “It’s really disgusting. They scurry across the classroom floors.” … Read More from Students uprooted repeatedly from Winter Hill sound a call for better (and rat-free) buildings
Morris Heights mother says rodent infestation is harming her children Posted on July 16, 2024 Anastasia Washington tells News 12 that she’s lived at her Morris Heights apartment since only March, but that the problems found her right away – starting off with a rogue lizard in the home. “It started with a lizard, then roaches, then mice, and then a rat,” said Washington. Washington called 911 after her daughter, … Read More from Morris Heights mother says rodent infestation is harming her children
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
