Slime Molds are fantastic creatures. As part fungi, part amoeboid, and all slime, their name hails from the time in their life cycle when they are gelatinous. These slimy little organisms are found all over the world feeding on microorganisms from dead plant material. They are found in the soil, on lawns, and in the forest - commonly on deciduous logs. In tropical areas [...]

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by Matthew McDermott, Brooklyn, NY on 10. 6.08

 The European Lynx is among the species most threatened, with less than 150 individuals left alive in the wild. Photo: Erlon Jequié.
I hate to bring you depressing environmental news on a day when distressing financially news seems to be pouring in from all sides, but a new report [...]

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