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Celestun: The Return of the Pink Flamingos

Celestun: The Return of the Pink Flamingos

Every nature preserve is known for its particular characteristics. The Magombera Nature Reserve in Tanzania is known for its endangered primates and Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is known for being one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the Washington, D.C. metro...
Understanding the Value of Young Forests

Understanding the Value of Young Forests

Young forests are a key part of an ecosystem. Also known as early successional habitats, they are an area of young trees, plants, shrubs and flowers. They replace forests that have been damaged by fire or weather conditions as well as those that have been clear cut....
New Nature Reserves Around the World

New Nature Reserves Around the World

Every year, conservation groups and/or governments struggle to get sites designated as nature or biosphere reserves. To become a designated biosphere reserve, a country has to submit a proposal to the International Coordinating Council of the Man and Biosphere...
Protected Wildlife in Nature Reserves

Protected Wildlife in Nature Reserves

In a previous blog, I suggested some local nature reserves to explore near my home in Virginia. Understanding what a nature reserve is and its importance to future generations will help in motivating the public to take more interest in them and to support them. These...
Understanding the Importance of Habitat Conservation

Understanding the Importance of Habitat Conservation

Without conservation, we would have little of significance remaining in our world. This applies to a number of areas such as buildings, marine, energy, natural resources and land. However, the most recognized is habitat conservation. To truly understand habitat...