Fatherhood in the animal kingdom often escapes the spotlight. Biology textbooks and evolutionary theories emphasize maternal care as the default, while male animals were frequently cast as disengaged, uninvolved, or expendable. However, a closer look at the science tells a much richer story where animal dads are anything but background characters. From penguins that brave…
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Science and Culture: A Scientific Celebration of Wildly Good Moms
Every May, we celebrate the moms out there with flowers, brunch, and heartfelt cards, but what about the moms out in the wild? The ones raising pups in burrows, ferrying tadpoles on their backs, or literally giving their lives for their young? Turns out, the animal kingdom is full of wildly good moms, each with…
Animated Animals and Their Impact on Wildlife Awareness
If you grew up watching animated movies, you likely remember that breathless feeling of sadness as Simba mourned the loss of his father or the heartbreak when Bambi’s mother was killed by a hunter. For many, these films weren’t just stories—they were stepping stones into a deep love and appreciation for the natural world and…
Science and Culture: The Power of Play – Video Games as Agents of Ecological Awareness
Global urbanization and advancements in technology have led to a disconnect between people and the natural environments around them [1,2]. This lack of interaction with nature has contributed to rising issues including mental and social health concerns, diminished ecological knowledge, and heightened conservation challenges [3,4]. The onset of COVID-19 lockdowns in spring of 2020 sparked…
Science and Culture: From Awareness to Action – Communicating the Urgency of Biodiversity Loss
Can we afford to remain silent on biodiversity loss? No! This article dives into the challenges of effectively communicating the urgency of biodiversity loss to the public and what tools are out there to best tackle this,
An ABGG Student’s Perspective On Starting Graduate School During a Global Pandemic
Three years ago, I was meeting with graduate students and potential graduate advisors, hopeful and excited about the years to come. A few months later, I submitted applications and the prospects of fulfilling my goals seemed just within arm’s reach. Then, a global pandemic happened. Looking back at the events of the last two years,…
On Welcoming Man’s Best Friend to Our Home: Guide for first-time puppy owners
Getting a new puppy can be one of the greatest joys in life. From the moment you lay eyes on them, to the first time you hold them, cuddle them, and comfort them, they have a way of making it into your heart and staying there. New puppies often times become family members, best friends,…
Science & Culture: The Oil Everyone Doesn’t Know They’re Obsessed With
If you have ever been so bored you actually read the label on that box of cookies you bought the other day at the grocery store, you may have seen one of these symbols before: Left) Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Logo [Source]. Right) RSPO Palm Oil Label [Source]. If you are like most people…
The Cat Who Caused an Ecological Disaster
From the humor they provide in funny pet videos to the physical comfort of waking up next to a furry friend in the morning, your ordinary housecat is probably a source of great joy in your life. Unfortunately, cats have had a mostly negative impact in the ecosystems we’ve introduced them to. Many cats are…
Racial inequality in academia: The journey to equity and inclusion starts within.
Disclosure: I am not an expert on racial inequality in STEM. As a white, cisgender woman, my privilege has precluded me from enduring what my colleagues of color have experienced and from birth, this privilege has reinforced clouded perceptions of the world around me. I am still learning what it means to confront systemic racism,…
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