Tag Archives: mammals

EU water law – fit for purpose but threatened by industry lobby!

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Seppo

WWF expects member states to take a strong stand in support of maintaining the Water Framework Directive in its current form at the Meeting of the Environment Council on 5 March. Stand up to industry, stand by the science: What … Continue reading →

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Wetlands offer ecosystem services

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Seppo

Wetlands are not wastelands. Happy World Wetland Day 2015! The cartoon was made for Liminka Bay Ramsar Area exhibition. Cartoon in Spanish –  La caricatura en español:  

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Fossils in the tar

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Seppo

Some background info: The Rancho La Brea Tar Pits – “One of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world.” Alberta Tar Sands … Continue reading →

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Have a laid-back summer solstice

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Seppo

The Summer Solstice is here, and in Finland we have a big party by the lake if possible. Here’s a relaxed vision from the lake Saimaa, where also an endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal lives.

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Rotten after the rutting season

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Seppo

“A male reindeer has one goal in life – having his own harem. Powerful males are able to gather 30–50 females to form one. Defending the harem and keeping the females in it satisfi ed is hard work. Although mating … Continue reading →

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