No. 292, July 6, 2023
Hello Revelator readers,
How do you study animals few people have even seen? We talk to a wildlife researcher about efforts to boost conservation of three elusive mountain predators: Cascade red foxes, wolverines and Canada lynx.
As countries promise to increase ocean conservation, an expert urges action to ensure new protected areas are robust and equitable.
From the archives:
Scientist David Shiffman explains how the media stokes needless fears about sharks.
Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5
Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.
1. Monday May Have Set a Global Record for the Hottest Day Ever. Tuesday Broke It (AP)
2. From Coal to Kayaking: West Virginia’s Miners Turn to Tourism to Pay the Bills (The Guardian)
3. Deep-Sea Expedition Reveals Rare Octo-Nurseries Off Costa Rica (Mongabay)
4. Microplastic Exposure Breeds Antimicrobial Resistance (Hakai Magazine)
5. Revealed: UAE State Oil Company Planned Major ‘Green’ Rebrand Ahead of COP28 Climate Summit (Drilled)
Share your stories:
Do you live in or near a threatened habitat or community, or have you worked to study or protect endangered wildlife? You’re invited to share your stories in our ongoing features Protect This Place and Species Spotlight.
What should we cover next?
Our stories rely on insight from experts, frontline activists and readers around the world — especially these days, when so much seems to be happening so fast. We want to hear from you, so please drop us a line anytime.
Coming up:
Check back tomorrow for an inside look at one of Montana’s most endangered rivers.
As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected.
