Stories and photos from the field
Howdy! I hope all who reads this is doing well. My name is John Gonzalez and I am currently working as an Environmental Planner with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ. The TCEQ is one of the largest environmental regulatory agencies in the world. Being so large, there are many departments that all focus… Continue reading Environmental Planning for a Better Future
“Global temperature increases over the next century are predicted to contribute to the extinction of a number of taxa, including up to 40 % of all lizard species.” Frightening way to start a scientific paper, but even more so when you realize the drastic implications that this study brings about. By using a cross examination… Continue reading Wanted for the murder of lizards: Climate Change
The 3-Toed Sloth is a famous animal, recently and noticeably gaining popularity due to zootopia’s portrayal of the animal. The dopey face and slow movements are all notable characteristics of the animal, but beneath these characteristics lies some unique hidden traits. First, there are two primary types of sloths: the two-toed sloth and the three-toed… Continue reading Three-Toed Sloth (Brown Throated Sloth) – Natural