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Plastic is a large part of human existence. Plastics waste in the ocean is estimated to be between 75 to 199 million tons. Plastic accumulates in the ocean in gyres. Gyres are massive circular currents that trap the floating plastic. #earth #gyre #plastic
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natureonthebrink.org/?p=452
June 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Plastic is a large part of human existence. Plastics waste in the ocean is estimated to be between 75 to 199 million tons. Plastic accumulates in the ocean in gyres. Gyres are massive circular currents that trap the floating plastic. #earth #gyre #plastic
natureonthebrink.org/?p=452
natureonthebrink.org/?p=452
All 2,000 species of fireflies are declining. Humanity has captured nature in a mason jar. 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=449
natureonthebrink.org/?p=449
June 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
All 2,000 species of fireflies are declining. Humanity has captured nature in a mason jar. 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=449
natureonthebrink.org/?p=449
Palm Oil companies are destroying orangutan habitat.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=446
natureonthebrink.org/?p=446
June 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Palm Oil companies are destroying orangutan habitat.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=446
natureonthebrink.org/?p=446
Six rare right whales died in one month. The species has only about 400 right whales left. They often collide with fishing ships or become entangled in fishing nets. Right whales migrate following food sources.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=441
natureonthebrink.org/?p=441
June 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Six rare right whales died in one month. The species has only about 400 right whales left. They often collide with fishing ships or become entangled in fishing nets. Right whales migrate following food sources.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=441
natureonthebrink.org/?p=441
A cold-adapted fungus is devastating North American bats. The fungus leaves a trademark smudge of white on the bat's muzzle. The fungus was discovered in New York bat caves in 2007 and has been steadily moving across the continent since. #animal #bats #earth #envrionment
natureonthebrink.org/?p=438
natureonthebrink.org/?p=438
June 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A cold-adapted fungus is devastating North American bats. The fungus leaves a trademark smudge of white on the bat's muzzle. The fungus was discovered in New York bat caves in 2007 and has been steadily moving across the continent since. #animal #bats #earth #envrionment
natureonthebrink.org/?p=438
natureonthebrink.org/?p=438
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining in numbers. Giraffes are more endangered than gorillas. They have disappeared from five countries in the last 30 years.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=435
natureonthebrink.org/?p=435
June 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining in numbers. Giraffes are more endangered than gorillas. They have disappeared from five countries in the last 30 years.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=435
natureonthebrink.org/?p=435
An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses. Seahorses are ground into a powder in China for use in rice wine, tea or soup. Seahorses make up an $18 billion in trade.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=432
natureonthebrink.org/?p=432
June 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses. Seahorses are ground into a powder in China for use in rice wine, tea or soup. Seahorses make up an $18 billion in trade.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=432
natureonthebrink.org/?p=432
The last known Achatinella apexfulva died January 1, 2019. He was nick-named 'George' and followed by school children worldwide. George was 14 years old. The Achatinella apexfulva was the first of over 750 land snails first described on the Hawaiian Islands.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=428
natureonthebrink.org/?p=428
June 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The last known Achatinella apexfulva died January 1, 2019. He was nick-named 'George' and followed by school children worldwide. George was 14 years old. The Achatinella apexfulva was the first of over 750 land snails first described on the Hawaiian Islands.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=428
natureonthebrink.org/?p=428
White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of the affected species can afford to lose any animals.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=425
natureonthebrink.org/?p=425
June 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of the affected species can afford to lose any animals.
natureonthebrink.org/?p=425
natureonthebrink.org/?p=425
Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and eggs behind.
https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201 #animal
natureonthebrink.org/?p=422
https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201 #animal
natureonthebrink.org/?p=422
May 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and eggs behind.
https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201 #animal
natureonthebrink.org/?p=422
https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201 #animal
natureonthebrink.org/?p=422
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is dedicated to the conservation, study, and enjoyment of butterflies in North America.
One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study published in Science journal. #Butterflies #NABA
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One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study published in Science journal. #Butterflies #NABA
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May 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is dedicated to the conservation, study, and enjoyment of butterflies in North America.
One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study published in Science journal. #Butterflies #NABA
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One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study published in Science journal. #Butterflies #NABA
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Butterflies species are declining.
Plant native plants.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo #BBC
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Plant native plants.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo #BBC
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May 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Butterflies species are declining.
Plant native plants.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo #BBC
natureonthebrink.org/butterfly-sp...
Plant native plants.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo #BBC
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There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.org/homegrown-na...
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.org/homegrown-na...
May 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.org/homegrown-na...
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.org/homegrown-na...
Monarch Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and research of monarch butterflies. Its mission is to promote the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of monarch butterflies and their migration patterns.
natureonthebrink.net/monarch-watch/
natureonthebrink.net/monarch-watch/
Monarch Watch
Monarch Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and research of monarch butterflies. Its mission is to promote the understan
natureonthebrink.net
May 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Monarch Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and research of monarch butterflies. Its mission is to promote the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of monarch butterflies and their migration patterns.
natureonthebrink.net/monarch-watch/
natureonthebrink.net/monarch-watch/
There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.net/homegrown-na...
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.net/homegrown-na...
Homegrown National Park
There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
natureonthebrink.net
May 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.net/homegrown-na...
Homegrown National Park encourages everyone to plant natives to support pollinators.
natureonthebrink.net/homegrown-na...
From the article:
A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining.
natureonthebrink.net/inspiration-...
A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining.
natureonthebrink.net/inspiration-...
Inspiration for Pollinator Conservation: Habitat Kits for Urban Farms and Gardens (Xerces Society)
From the article:
A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining. In addition to d
natureonthebrink.net
May 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
From the article:
A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining.
natureonthebrink.net/inspiration-...
A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining.
natureonthebrink.net/inspiration-...
nsect loss https://natureonthebrink.net/insect-apocalypse-gaining-on-other-losses/
April 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
nsect loss https://natureonthebrink.net/insect-apocalypse-gaining-on-other-losses/
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than […]
Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other Losses - natureonthebrink.net
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natureonthebrink.net
April 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than […]
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than humans. Insects are one of the keystone species on the planet. Without insects, other losses accelerate exponentially. Insect habitat (native plants and grasslands) is
Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other Losses - natureonthebrink.net
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than […]
natureonthebrink.net
April 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than humans. Insects are one of the keystone species on the planet. Without insects, other losses accelerate exponentially. Insect habitat (native plants and grasslands) is