Loss of Dr. E.O. Wilson

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The world has lost a bright star in the world of conservation, Edward O. Wilson. Known as “Ant Man” or “Charles Darwin’s natural heir,” Dr. Wilson was an entomologist focused on bringing evolutionary biology to the spotlight. His research on ants, understanding of evolution, and study of this (then) new topic of “island biogeography” launched the current science behind conservation and landscape connectivity worldwide. He calculated that the bigger the island, the more species (biodiversity) it had, and the smaller … Read More

Corridors Connect Landscapes

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When conservation biology came out as an emerging science, we realized we needed to connect our landscapes together. Hence the name the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. To make those connects agencies need to take new approaches to keep connections intact. Check out this great article on wildlife overpasses in Montana from the Wall Street Journal.

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