Earth, wildlife and humans

Global traffic noise reduced up to 70% – a lot of people noticed bird song, in even huge cities like San Francisco. Birds living in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge were even heard since traffic was at its lowest levels since 1950s – researchers even detected new notes in the white-crowned sparrow’s song! During the pandemic, the urban birds’... See more

Mum saves baby seal with a clever trick

In Lake Baikal, a pup must take a treacherous underwater swim away from its birthplace. Luckily, its mother knows how to create air bubbles so that the baby can breath under the ice sheet. This extraordinary behaviour is unique to Lake Baikal seals.

Small actions, like learning about the ecological roles of species (such as bats or wolves), spending mindful time in nature, or exploring Indigenous perspectives, can help build this deeper philosophical connection. These inner shifts ripple outward, influencing how we view ourselves not as masters of the natural world, but as stewards and... See more