Conservationists Rejoice as Tigers Claw Their Way Back
biology / Conservation / News / science

Conservationists Rejoice as Tigers Claw Their Way Back

A recent survey reported by The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has confirmed that for the first time in a century, tiger numbers have significantly risen within the global population. It’s now standing at 3,890. Bravo! Tiger population statisticsĀ in 2010 at the Tiger Summit, Russia gave usĀ a sad insight into the state of the species numbering … Continue reading

Defining the Water Bears: Phylogeny of the Tardigrade
biology / Phylogeny / science

Defining the Water Bears: Phylogeny of the Tardigrade

Introduction The tardigrade, or ‘Tardigrada‘ which translates to ‘the slow stepper’ has established itself amongst scientific literature as one of the most resilient organisms on earth. In short, these delightful little things are the ‘Scrappy Doo’ of the natural world. Small, but undeniably tough.Their remarkable ability to cope under extreme conditions has been the subject … Continue reading