Galapagos Giant Tortoises Mark 50 Years of Triumphant Comeback Posted on June 4, 2025 Fifty years ago, the Galápagos giant tortoise was a fading legend. Today, the archipelago celebrates the return of nearly 9,500 slow-moving “ecological bulldozers,” proof that patient science, stubborn optimism, and a few famous reptiles can bend history back toward abundance. … Read More from Galapagos Giant Tortoises Mark 50 Years of Triumphant Comeback
Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding Posted on June 4, 2025 n 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing flooding across the island. After the storm, there was a spike in leptospirosis, a disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, and sometimes even death. The bacteria that causes leptospirosis is carried by mammals like rats, who can spread the bacteria into water or soil through … Read More from Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding
Rat-borne diseases cause health crisis in Sarajevo Posted on June 4, 2025 (June 4, 2025) Sarajevo residents have also shared photos on social media showing overflowing garbage containers and illegal dumps. There have also been complaints about the authorities’ failure to clear public areas, including children’s playgrounds, of dead animals. All this creates a wonderful environment for rats, but the situation is getting worse for residents, writes the broadcaster. … Read More from Rat-borne diseases cause health crisis in Sarajevo
