This disease has killed more than a million hibernating bats in eastern North America alone since 2006, the year it was discovered near Albany, N.Y. If the pattern continues, it could wipe out many bat species.

Les chauve-souris, les abeilles…

The black bear findings, published Wednesday in the Journal of Wildlife Management, suggest that people should behave differently around different bears. With a mother defending cubs, “you just back away calmly and give it some space,” Dr. Herrero said. “With a predatory bear, you stand your ground, stomp at it, throw rocks at it, whatever you need to do to convince it you’re not easy prey.”

As part of our project, Shift, we look at how nature shapes our brains and how the absence of nature can undermine our health. Freelancer contributor Robert Walker brings us her documentary, Urban by Nature … an Urban Dwellers’ Guide to Calm .. one that might leave you grateful for trees or grass and flowers.

À écouter, fascinant.
La ville épuise notre cerveau.

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Hidden costs of doing stuff.

Ouch.

Trop laid pour être préservé?

Tout le monde sait que le panda géant est en voie d’extinction et doit être protégé. Mais saviez-vous que le crapaud du Surinam ou la moule blanche de Wartyback pourraient eux aussi disparaître ? Personne ne s’y intéresse parce qu’un crapaud, ou une moule, ce n’est pas photogénique.