At the turn of the twentieth century, the chinchilla was on the verge of extinction. As international prices and demand soared, the Chilean-German scientist Federico Albert wrote in 1901, hunters and the fur industry had declared “a war to death against the chinchillas.” The imminent extinction of the chinchilla and the destruction of their habitat...

Learn how light pollution affects wildlife. Part of the Audubon Everglades Speaker Series collection Join monthly virtually and learn about the latest science and conservation with international, national and local experts. The past 20 years have seen an explosion of research into the adverse effects of light at night on wildlife. In this presentation, Travis...

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour. Explore a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden...