RIck LeCouteur
Understanding Climate Change: Every degree matters
Imagine a world where intense heatwaves are the norm, rising seas swallow coastlines, and food shortages affect millions. This isn't...
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Rick LeCouteur
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RIck LeCouteur
Nov 13 min read
Wildlife in the City: Red-tailed hawks and urban wildlife adaptation
What does it take for a wild hunter to survive in our urban jungle, and what can we do to help it thrive? This morning, glancing above...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 284 min read
Echoes of Extinction: The urgent call to heal our planet
As we peer out over an ever-evolving landscape of environmental crises it becomes clear that the damage to our planet is no longer a...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 283 min read
Australia’s Unlikely Hero: How the white ibis tackles toxic toads
In Australia, few creatures are as notorious as the white ibis, or, as locals dub them, the "bin chicken." Known for its scavenging...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 153 min read
Probing the Depths: The Ibis and its tactile super sense
Ever wondered how ibises manage to find food hidden deep in murky waters or buried beneath layers of mud? With their long, curved...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 134 min read
Feral Cats Down Under: The Feral Cat Invasion
In the vast and rugged landscapes of Australia, a silent predator roams undetected. Its presence is barely noticed, yet its impact is...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 113 min read
Jizz vs. Gestalt: Decoding the subtle art of bird identification
In the world of birdwatching and ornithology, identifying a bird is rarely just about analyzing a list of specific features like size,...
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RIck LeCouteur
Oct 103 min read
Five Years to Save the Planet: Call to action
In the next five years, the fate of every living creature on Earth could be sealed. As wildlife populations plummet and ecosystems teeter...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 283 min read
The Colugo: Borneo’s mysterious gliding marvel
Dive into the shadowy canopies of Southeast Asia's lush rainforests where the colugo, often mistaken for a flying lemur, performs its...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 222 min read
Nurturing Nature: Why animals matter in early childhood learning
Introducing young children to nature through animals profoundly impacts their development and environmental awareness. Animals serve as...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 173 min read
Rainbow in Feathers: The outback’s most vibrant bird
Imagine a bird so vibrant it seems painted by the hand of an artist - a living rainbow darting through the Australian outback. Meet the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 164 min read
Vanishing in the Arctic: The plight of the snowy owl
Imagine a vast, snowy landscape, where the silence is broken only by the faint rustle of wings and the sharp, piercing gaze of a Snowy...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 154 min read
Invisible Barriers: Bird migration, high-rise hazards, and Flaco's urban tale
Every year, billions of birds embark on epic migrations, traversing continents and oceans in search of breeding grounds and warmer...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 143 min read
Playground Revolution: Redesigning spaces for a sustainable future
As temperatures rise and city spaces shrink, the joyful sounds of children at play face an uncertain future. What if the answer to...
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 102 min read
Krill and Consequences: The industrial threat to whales in Antarctica
Just as they begin to rebound from the brink of extinction, the great whales of the Southern Ocean now face a new, insidious threat....
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RIck LeCouteur
Sep 32 min read
Balancing Act: Eradicating invasive rats while protecting Isabela's native rice rats
In the delicate ecosystem of Isabela Island in the Galápagos, a critical battle is underway. While conservationists are tasked with...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 313 min read
Between Past and Progress: Preserving the low reliefs of Haring Hall
Situated within the vast expanse of the University of California at Davis (UC Davis), Haring Hall was a cornerstone of veterinary...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 262 min read
Borneo's Lonely Giant: The last Malaysian rhino
In the lush heart of Borneo, amidst the verdant expanse of Sabah, I had the rare privilege of coming face-to-face with Iman , Malaysia's...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 252 min read
Cormorants That Cannot Fly: A conservation photographer in the Galapagos
A committed conservation photographer, Rick sat on the rocky shoreline of Fernandina Island, one of the most untouched ecosystems in the...
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