Staggering Losses: Alaska’s Murres in Crisis
A Tragic Turn for Alaska’s Seabirds Recent research reveals a devastating consequence of climate change: nearly half of Alaska’s common murre population has perished due to a marine heat wave,…
Wildlife refers to all living organisms that are not domesticated and exist naturally in their habitats. This includes a wide variety of animals, birds, insects, and plants that thrive in forests, grasslands, wetlands, oceans, and other ecosystems. Wildlife is important for ecological balance, contributing to biodiversity, and maintaining the health of environments. It plays a crucial role in the food chain, pollination, seed dispersal, and nutrient cycling. Conservation efforts are often focused on wildlife to protect species from extinction and preserve natural habitats from human impact. Wildlife can also be studied and appreciated for its intrinsic value, aesthetic beauty, and cultural significance.
A Tragic Turn for Alaska’s Seabirds Recent research reveals a devastating consequence of climate change: nearly half of Alaska’s common murre population has perished due to a marine heat wave,…