California hantavirus deaths raise questions PMP April 16, 2025 Mono County Public Health, based in Mammoth Lake, Calif., recently confirmed a third hantavirus-related death in the town. This is the confirmed cause of death for local resident Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, that made headlines when the couple was found dead in their home on Feb. 26. … Read More from California hantavirus deaths raise questions Read Article
Galapagos Crake recorded on Floreana for first time in 190 years Bird Guides April 8, 2025 Galapagos Crake has been recorded on the Galápagos island of Floreana for the first time in 190 years. … Read More from Galapagos Crake recorded on Floreana for first time in 190 years Read Article
Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island Island Conservation February 27, 2025 The observations Charles Darwin made during his 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands give us a snapshot of what the archipelago looked like almost 200 years ago. He recorded the presence of a small, secretive bird on Floreana Island: the Galápagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota). After his visit, it was never seen on the island again—until now. … Read More from Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island Read Article
