Monthly Archives for April 2012

Australia: Koalas Now A Threatened Species


The link below is to an article concerning the listing of Australia’s Koala as a threatened species.

For more visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/koalas-to-be-listed-as-threatened-amid-rapid-decline-20120426-1xo22.html

Climate Change: Changing Oceans Changing Rainfall Patterns


The links below are to articles concerning changing rainfall patterns due to changes in ocean salinity – very interesting reading.

For more visit:
– http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/26/us-climate-rainfall-idUSBRE83P18C20120426
– http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/04/27/3488816.htm

China: Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve


The link below is to an article reporting on camera traps capturing images of the rare Amur Tiger in China’s Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0425-amur_tiger_china-pod.html

USA: Best National Parks for Bushwalking


The link below is to an article reporting on the best national parks in the USA for bushwalking.

For more visit:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html

China: Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve


The link below is to an article reporting on camera traps capturing images of the rare Amur Leopard in China’s Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0425-tiger_leopard_in_china.html

Antarctica: Melting Ice Shelves


The link below is to an article reporting on the melting ice shelves of Antarctica. The ice is being melted from below, with ocean temperatures rising.

For more visit:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47180096/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T5kP9bO1dsg