Together, We Can Protect The Heart Of The Prairies

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This YouTube video was produced by The Nature Conservancy Of Canada.

Prairie grasslands are more than just one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems – they’re vital to our health and well-being.

These are not just habitats; they are vibrant places that sustain life and bring joy to those who experience them. From the wind that sweeps through these grasses to the creatures that call it home, it is up to us to work together so that future generations can experience the awe and wonder of grasslands.

Music credit to the Matt Foster Band (@trulymattfoster)

Song: From A Poplar … Continue

The Enigmatic Beluga Whale: A Marvel Of The Arctic Seas

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A Photograph of a Beluga Whale. / Photo by mjimages / Pixabay

The Beluga Whale(Delphinapterus leucas), also known as the White Whale, Sea Canary, Melonhead, or simply Beluga, is one of the most distinctive and fascinating marine mammals in the world. Native to the cold waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, this cetacean is renowned for its striking white coloration, sociable nature, and remarkable adaptability. Let’s dive into the world of the Beluga Whale and explore its unique characteristics, behavior, and the challenges it faces in a changing environment. The Beluga Whale is classified … Continue

Eastern Towhee: Chewink

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

Persistent scratching sounds amid thick shrubbery and a shrill call, “towhee!” reveal the presence of this striking New World sparrow. The dapper Eastern Towhee(Pipilo erythrophthalmus) and its western relative, the Spotted Towhee(Pipilo maculatus), were once considered one species — the Rufous-Sided Towhee — but were split into distinct species in 1995. The two species sometimes hybridize in the Great Plains, where their ranges meet.

One way to tell an Eastern Towhee from its Spotted relative is by its dark back, marked only by a small white patch at … Continue