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They fled the flames—now jaguars rule a wetland refuge

After devastating wildfires scorched the Brazilian Pantanal, an unexpected phenomenon unfolded—more jaguars began arriving at a remote wetland already known for having the densest jaguar population on Earth. Scientists discovered that not only did the local jaguars survive, but their numbers swelled as migrants sought refuge. This unique ecosystem, where jaguars feast mainly on fish and caimans and tolerate each other’s presence unusually well, proved remarkably resilient. Researchers found that this floodplain may serve as a natural climate sanctuary, highlighting its crucial role in a changing world.

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They fled the flames—now jaguars rule a wetland refuge

After devastating wildfires scorched the Brazilian Pantanal, an unexpected phenomenon unfolded—more jaguars began arriving at a remote wetland already known for having the densest jaguar population on Earth. Scientists discovered that not only did the local jaguars survive, but their numbers swelled as migrants sought refuge. This unique ecosystem, where jaguars feast mainly on fish and caimans and tolerate each other’s presence unusually well, proved remarkably resilient. Researchers found that this floodplain may serve as a natural climate sanctuary, highlighting its crucial role in a changing world.

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Glyphosate and GMOs Are Damaging Our Health. It’s Time to Ban Them

Research shows that GMOs and glyphosate cause multiple serious chronic diseases. Over 50 years of regulation since glyphosate’s introduction in 1974 clearly highlight regulatory failure. Authorities should fulfill their duty to protect the public by banning these substances.

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What I Pack in My Go Bag to Stay Ready for Any Natural Disaster

Floodwaters are rising. A fire has broken out next door. A tornado siren blares overhead. In a crisis, every second counts and every decision matters. Having a fully stocked emergency go bag means you won’t be scrambling to find critical supplies, medications or documents when it’s time to evacuate quickly.

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You know you’re with serious plant people when… (a drive-by garden in Berkeley)

Back to my Bay Area trip at the end of March…

As our group was wrapping up the visit at Ann Nichols’ and getting ready to head to Marcia Donahue’s, there was talk of a drive-by garden we needed to stop and see en route—a garden belonging to someone named Kip. I love everything about this moment. Here we are in a serious power-house garden of renowned and about to head to the garden of an area icon, but wait, “you guys really need to see this garden too!” And they were right…All we saw was the front garden, what you could see from the sidewalk, but man… this is an entirely different level of cramscaping with a color-coordinated house too, wow!
There was not an inch of plantable space that wasn’t filled with a plant (or a rock), it was amazing!
Even the narrow strip between the sidewalk and the driveway was planted. And not just with small plants.
Ditto for the narrow side yard between the driveway and the neighbor’s place.
Looking closer at the plants in that narrow strip of land…I love the striped aloe and that stapelia! I bet it throws out a lot of blooms in season.
A nice tight patch of Deuterocohnia brevifolia at the base of the tree.
And then there’s this! Euphorbia ammak…
More tiny treasures.
Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ (that name might not be right)?
So good!!!

In front of the neighbor’s fence, maybe Kip’s work too?

Looking back towards Kip’s, that’s , Max, and .
I did a little Google Maps sleuthing and I can tell you the house and stairs haven’t always been this color. This scheme so perfectly pops with the plants.

Oh hey, there’s a ginormous cycad in there!

And a big Yucca rostrata too, if I tried to ID the chartreuse pencil-thin plant I’d just be guessing.
Fiery little bromeliads.
And all of this is just right there, smashed up against a busy street.

Agave albopilosa
Another nice chunk of Deuterocohnia brevifolia.

Also via Google Maps I saw a previous fence, wooden, wide slats. This cable version is much better for viewing the plants.

Wow, that was fun!

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