Parnassius apollo, train tracks and glyphosate
‘What does Parnassius apollo have to do with train tracks?’, you might ask yourself. Let me explain. In Austria, there
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Author: Lisa Mahlknecht
Earth Day
Every year, on 22nd of April the Earth is celebrated around the world. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of
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Amphibians: Evolution, Metamorphosis and Indicator Species
Amphibians are the oldest vertebrate that live on land. Interestingly, many of amphibian species develop as larvae in water and
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World Aquatic Animal Day
On 3rd of April, all aquatic animals are celebrated, and there are many! More research has probably been carried out in
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Woods for Wildcats
The European wildcat is a small wildcat species native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. It lives in
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World Bear Day
Every year on 23rd of March, the bear is celebrated around the world. Like other large carnivores, bears are often misunderstood.
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World Water Day
Water – perhaps the most important element of all – is celebrated today. Unfortunately, there is not that much to
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Global Recycling Day
Increasing temperatures, deforestation and melting of icecaps are only some of the negative impacts climate change has on our world
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International Day of Action for Rivers
On 14th of March, the international day of action for rivers is celebrated But what exactly is the international day of
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Iran: Plans to Protect More Natural Areas
Iran is a big country with a lot of diverse landscapes. From seas to snowy mountains, deserts to forests, there
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UN Agrees to Protect High Seas
UN member states finally come to an agreement to protect the high seas After a long debate in New York,
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Happy International Polar Bear Day!
What you need to know about polar bears today February 27th is the international polar bear day. It is used
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Indian Ocean Subpopulation of Leatherbacks Threatened by Human Actions
The leatherbacks in the Indian Ocean are threatened by an infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island Leatherback turtles are the
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Valentine’s Day in the Animal Kingdom
Love seems to be one of the most complex emotions to define and tangle for humans and even more so
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The Mayan Train – Environment or Economy?
Controversy: the construction of an environmentally friendly transport method destroys the environment. Mexico – stereotypically the land of cacti, tacos
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Finally some good news: restoring the ozone layer
According to a report by the UN, the ozone layer is slowly but surely recovering. In 1985, scientists first discovered
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