Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Where does all our trash go in such a small island? Watch and find out!
Where does all our trash go, you may be wondering. Journey to the end of the line where Saipan dumps its waste!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Scarlet Gourd Podcast (Click to listen)
Concerned about your forests? Check out this new podcast on the extremely invasive vine the "Scarlet Gourd" and how you can prevent it from spreading to your hometown!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Endangered Species of the Month (May/June)
Name: Micronesia Megapode Chamorro Name: Sasangat
Scientific Name: Megapodius laperouse
Found on: Very small population on the southern islands of the CNMI, more abundant in the northern islands.
Status: Endangered
Facts: Slightly smaller than chickens and have long, yellow legs with black claws. They have yellow bills and red areas around their eyes that are exposed areas of skin where their feathers are sparse.How long until they are endangered: Threats to these megapodes are habitat degradation by feral mammals, human consumption of their eggs, commercial and residential development, competition of introduced species and predation. Common predators include rats, pigs, dogs, and monitor lizards. It is illegal to hunt, kill, or possess this bird or its egg without a permit issued by DFW.
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