By Dave Harcourt •
August 8, 2009
The scratching chickens that are found in and around many rural households provides cheap food at practically no cost - now its also happening in city and town houses in Europe and more recently the USA.
Bringing production to the household has no economy of scale but inputs including labour and part of the feed are essentially free. The reduction in transport and packaging cost have financial and environmental benefits.
Eggs from the Eglu
The Eglu is based on a plastic, waterproof box, where the hens shelter and lay their eggs. The box is attached to an enclosed run which can be placed on a lawn allowing the chickens to scratch for insects and grass. The run has a door to allow the hens a free range in the garden when its safe.
By Rhishja Larson •
July 21, 2009
Population genetics to aid in saving the critically endangered Florida Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Sylvilagus palustris hefneri, a subspecies named after Hugh Hefner.
A subspecies of the Florida Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, discovered in 1984, was named Sylvilagus palustris hefneri, after the world’s most famous playboy, in honor of his organization’s contribution to support field research. In 1990, the rabbits were declared endangered, and now Sylvilagus palustris hefneri is classified as Critically Endangered, with a population of less than 300.
The subspecies S. p. hefneri meets IUCN Red List Criteria B1ab(ii) and B2ab(ii) for Critically Endangered.
By Becky Striepe •
April 22, 2009
We thought it might be fun to celebrate with some stunning photos of this planet we all live on!
Even if you’re not hitting up a local Earth Day event, you can still take today to celebrate. We hope these photos of the land and the critters who share it with us get you inspired!
