NEPA calls on public to support wildlife recovery by feeding birds with fruits

While the nation focuses on recovering from Category Five Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding citizens that the island’s wildlife, especially birds, has ...
Space Coast Daily

After CAT 5 Hurricane Melissa, Crocodiles Invade Flooded Streets and Neighborhoods Across Jamaica

The Jamaican government is urging residents to stay alert for crocodiles after days of torrential rain and flooding from Hurricane Melissa.
Brownstoner

Osprey's Journey in (and out of) the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Back in May, a male Osprey nesting in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge was outfitted with a GPS pack. He was released in June. The within will keep track of him as he moves around – within Jamaica Bay ...
Newsweek

Zoo’s Mission to Save 1,500 Animals Before Hurricane Melissa Struck Jamaica

In the days leading up to Hurricane Melissa ripping through Jamaica, one zoo began preparing to secure the 1,5000 animals in their care. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning ...
Long Island Press

Owls Are Different

How are owls different from other birds? They evolved to hunt at night and because of this they have large areas of their brain just for sight and for hearing. Owls’ eyes face forward unlike most ...