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Ancient place based wisdom has been displaced by modern industrial ways of doing things, often leading to catastrophic results in the ecology of places. This article talks about reviving that traditional ecological knowledge as a means to restore the natural environment and solve the pressing problems created by its destruction. #ecosystemrestoration #traditionalknowledge

Beyond the monster movie vibes, lies scientific discovery. These "Timorebestia" fossils shed light on early Cambrian ecology and evolution. Analyze their predatory adaptations, potential habitats, and impact on our understanding of ancient life. Get inspired by this unearthed history and join the mission to reconstruct our planet's past! #CambrianCreatures #EvolutionUnveiled #PaleozoicPredators #InvestInDiscovery #FossilsTellTales #TogetherWeRewind https://lnkd.in/gtYgu33Z

The ancient image of rivers as powerful entities is not immediately obvious to modern humans.

Darwin's famous phrase is actually "survival of the fittest." This concept refers to the idea that in nature, organisms that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to future generations. It's a central concept in the theory of evolution by natural selection, emphasizing the role of adaptation and competition in shaping the diversity of life on Earth. Explore the incredible journey of life through 'Survival of the Fittest'. This 30-second video dives into the origins of species, natural selection, adaptation, and the competitive struggle for survival. Gain insights into how nature shapes the diversity of life on Earth and ensures the survival of the most fit

Darwin's famous phrase is actually "survival of the fittest." This concept refers to the idea that in nature, organisms that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to future generations. It's a central concept in the theory of evolution by natural selection, emphasizing the role of adaptation and competition in shaping the diversity of life on Earth. Explore the incredible journey of life through 'Survival of the Fittest'. This 30-second video dives into the origins of species, natural selection, adaptation, and the competitive struggle for survival. Gain insights into how nature shapes the diversity of life on Earth and ensures the survival of the most fit.

Today is Darwin day "Darwin showed us that we’re animals. He showed us that there’s no fundamental distinction between us and any other critter on the planet. The most important implication of this Gestalt shift may be ethical. As soon as we accept that the human-animal distinction is not fundamental in nature, it becomes difficult to accept a moral code that privileges the wellbeing of human beings but is indifferent to the wellbeing of any other animal. It becomes hard to resist extending our moral concern to any creature capable of suffering, human or not. If present trends continue, the main beneficiaries of Darwin’s great idea may not be human beings. Ultimately, the main beneficiaries may be the other animals we share the planet with." —Steve Stewart-Williams, author of Darwin, God and the Meaning of Life

We, the nationals, are the result of millennia of migrations of ancestral hunter-gatherers, herders, farmers, merchants, students, industrialists; of colonists and colonisers; of people invading, fleeing, crusading, exploring, roaming, slave-trading; uprooted for war, work, fortune and love. The dense interconnectedness of the human family, our genetic similarity, means that in terms of our biology, there are no different races. We can all claim ancestry from across the world. https://lnkd.in/efuKB7ht

#CharlesDarwin was born on February 12, 1809, so the date is known as Darwin Day. That's what we are celebrating in this blogpost: The Idea that Changed the World : Darwin & #Evolution by #NaturalSelection

"🐘 Celebrating Elephant Day 2024: ‘Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance.’ Working with these majestic creatures has deepened my appreciation for their crucial role as gardeners of the forest, vital in seed dispersal and ecosystem regeneration. Their ancient beauty and environmental impact remind us of our shared responsibility to protect them. 🌿🌟 #ElephantDay2024 #Conservation #EnvironmentalImpact"

Despite the long standing fascination with and popularity of chameleons, relatively few people specialize on studying chameleons and we are learning things about them constantly! Huge gaps remain in our knowledge of basic natural history for many species and many species go decades or more without anyone studying or monitoring them. #InternationalChameleonDay #ShowYourColors #ChameleonDay2024 #ChameleonDay #ChameleonDayMay9