Gary Shattuck, a Vermont resident, had an extraordinary encounter while driving through central Vermont when he spotted what he initially thought was an odd-looking bobcat. Intrigued, Shattuck recorded the animal and sent the footage to Vermont Fish & Wildlife for identification. Much to his surprise, the agency confirmed that he had stumbled upon a rare […]

Researchers estimate that human activities have driven over 100,000 species to extinction, far surpassing the 777 species officially recorded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 1500. The challenge in determining the precise number of extinctions lies in the fact that the IUCN’s records began only in the 16th century, and they […]

Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup is proving to be a catalyst for promoting forest diversity and resilience in Vermont, as showcased by Bourdon Maple Farm’s commitment to sustainable practices. In the heart of Woodstock, the farm’s 135-acre forest becomes a haven for birds during maple sugaring season, providing an enchanting backdrop for Meg Emmons, the head of […]

The Kākāpō, also known as the night parrot or owl parrot, is a critically endangered species native to New Zealand. With a distinctive moss-green plumage and a nocturnal lifestyle, the Kākāpō is renowned for being one of the world’s rarest and heaviest parrot species. In a remarkable turn of events, after a 40-year absence from […]