natural habitat
09/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hedgerows enhance pest control and pollination of crops
An American study recommended planting more hedgerows around the edges of farms. The restoration of hedgerows will support populations of beneficial animals like pollinators and insectivores that prey on pests, thereby improving the productivity of intense agricultural systems that are working to meet humankind’s ever-growing need for food. The study was supported by the University of California – Cooperative […]
08/29/2018
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By David Williams
PTSD in birds: Living with noise pollution gives them chronic stress, hypervigilance, anxiety
Can animals show symptoms just like humans do when suffering from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? It’s more likely than you think. As it turns out, birds can be under so much stress that they start to exhibit signs of PTSD, even if only temporarily. This is according to a study conducted by […]
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