Stories
Are Bats One of Our Most Misunderstood Creatures?
Much of the general population has extreme and profoundly negative connotations to bats—often seeing them as dirty, creepy, and disease-ridden. However, most of these perceptions are rooted in myths and fear. These perceptions paint a [...]
What is the Importance of Protecting Endemic Species in the Galapagos?
The Galapagos, located off the coast of Ecuador, is one of the most treasured places in the world.The Galapagos is highly biodiverse and home to thousands of endemic species of flora and fauna. An endemic [...]
Could floating treatment wetlands be the solution to keeping our fresh water clean and healthy?
What are floating treatment wetlands (FTW) and how do they work? FTWs, also known as islands, are artificial platforms that allow aquatic emergent plants to grow in water that would haveotherwise been too deep for [...]
Great White Sharks : Why are they the Enigmatic Giants of the Deep?
Beneath the shimmering surface of the world's oceans lies a realm of mystery and intrigue, where some of the most enigmatic creatures on Earth dwell. Among these oceanic marvels, one species stands out as [...]
The Silent Roar: Are Lions Under Siege in Africa Due to Poaching?
Lions, the iconic symbol of Africa's wildlife, have long been revered for their majestic presence and the vital role they play in maintaining the ecological balance of the African savannah.However, beneath their regal exterior [...]
Can Colombia’s ancient stone pathway tell a story from the past?
We were awakened by the aroma of coffee prepared by the owner of the lodge in the municipality of Guaduas, Colombia. After we drank the morning “tinto” and ate a simple breakfast of corn [...]
What’s all the fuss behind the world’s second most popular beverage, loose leaf tea?
After water, tea is the most popular beverage around the globe. As part of the preparations of an educational programme, we visited the tea fields in rural Guiyang, Guizhou province, China, to learn more about [...]
Can beauty really be created from chaos?
We made a visit to the location of one of the world’s most powerful volcanic eruption sites, in history. Changbaishan (sometimes referred to as Baitoushan), also known as Tianchi, or in Korean as Baegdu or [...]
Are nature-based solutions the answer to our globally faced challenges?
Ecological engineering is the application of ecological principles and knowledge to design and manage ecosystems. Can this really be a solution to our currently faced global, environmental challenges? If so, then how? Through the integration [...]
