Kevin's Walk on the Wild Side

3D Hunting Adanson’s Jumping Spiders

particularkev — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:12:07 +0000

The following is a great article on how Adanson’s Hunting Spiders hunt in 3D.

For more visit:
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/01/spiders-3d-vision/

Climate Change: Threat to Old Growth Trees

particularkev — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:18:45 +0000

Climate change is emerging as a major threat to old growth forest and old large trees in particular.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0126-big_trees.html

Suriname: More New Species Found

particularkev — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:12:37 +0000

In the South American country of Suriname, some 46 new species have been discovered by science. The link below is to an article on the discoveries.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0124-hance_suriname_newspecies.html

Indonesia: Sumatran Elephant Facing Extinction

particularkev — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:14:37 +0000

In Indonesia, the Sumatran Elephant is facing extinction, due to habitat loss. It would seem that is largely due to Palm plantations.

For more visit:
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?203227

Species: 2011 – Massive Number of Newly Discovered Species

particularkev — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:10:18 +0000

The number of new species discovered in 2011 was massive. The following article provides a very interesting report on 2011 and the number of new discoveries made.

For more visit:
http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/inventory-lists-19232-newly-discovered-species-during-latest-count.html

131 Years of Climate Change

particularkev — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:59:12 +0000

The following link is to an article concerning a video produced by NASA relating to climate change over the last 131 years – well worth a look.

For more visit:
http://www.climatecentral.org/videos/web_features/nasa-finds-2011-ninth-warmest-year-on-record/

Artic: Massive Rise in Freshwater

particularkev — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:06:50 +0000

The amount of freshwater in the Artic is growing. The following article reports on the issue and what is happening in the far north of the globe.

For more visit:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16657122

Australia: Western Australia – More on Gouldian Finches

particularkev — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:28:00 +0000

Australian Geographic has posted an article on the discovery of the breeding colony of Gouldian Finches I mentioned in a post a few days ago (http://kevinswildside.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/australia-western-australia-gouldian-finch/). This article is also worth a read.

For more info visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/new-gouldian-finch-population-found-in-kimberley.htm

Oceans: Acidity and Pollution

particularkev — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:56:06 +0000

Man made acidity and pollution is having a massive impact on our oceans.

For more visit:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2012/01/greenhouse-gases-make-oceans-more-acidic-threaten-coral/1

Artic: Temperatures Continuing to Rise

particularkev — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:53:12 +0000

Artic temperatures are continuing to rise, which will of course have an impact on the amount of Artic ice and sea levels, among other impacts. The following article reports on the issue.

For more visit:
http://www.wwfblogs.org/climate/content/arctic-temperatures-continue-rapid-rise-2011-breaks-record