The post The Island Assassin: How the Little Indian Mongoose Became One of Conservation’s Biggest Mistakes appeared first on AZ Animals. Quick pick up The Small Indian mongoose was introduced to control rats but instead devastated island ecosystems by predation on vulnerable native wildlife. Islands like Hawaii and Okinawa suffered severe biodiversity loss because native … Read more
If you’re dreaming of sunny days on Kauaʻi’s famous shores, there’s a new rule you should know before hitting the beach. In an environmentally landmark move, Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek SK Kawakami signed Bill no. 2976 on December 10, 2025, which will ban the sale, rental and distribution of disposable polystyrene foam bodyboards islandwide. This … Read more
Health is a difficult issue, with many disagreements between government officials and activist groups about how it should be addressed. But no matter where you stand on the issue, the numbers don’t lie—homelessness in the United States has been on the rise in recent years, increasing by 30% between 2022 and 2024 alone. According to … Read more