Close our inaugural season with engineer and biomimic Gamelihle (Gama) Sibanda. He shares his journey from Zimbabwe, applying the architectural wisdom of ants and termites to solve real-world flooding crises.

Tune in to episode 6 to explore how childhood curiosity about insects can evolve into a global engineering framework, integrating Indigenous knowledge, biomimicry, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.

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Andrea explores the meaning of elephant vocalisations and their socialisation, revealing how these intelligent animals learn and pass down culture across generations.

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SpaceX faces legal action for expanding its operations in Brownsville, Texas, across public and protected coastal ecosystems. What began as a "small testing facility" has grown into a significant industrial footprint, threatening crucial habitats for endangered ocelots, sea turtles, and migratory birds.

The company now seeks to acquire an additional 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge for further testing, which is already harming wildlife and plants. The Center for Biological Diversity, alongside other groups, is suing to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from approving this public land grab. Support is needed to defend these vital public lands.

Grandidier’s vontsira are mysterious, insect-eating creatures found in dry climates. Elsewhere, a spider showcases extraordinary skill by seeking refuge within a shell.

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SpaceX faces legal action for its rapid expansion in Brownsville, Texas, impacting a rare coastal ecosystem and public land. What began as a "small testing facility" has grown into an industrial footprint, threatening endangered ocelots, sea turtles, and migratory birds in crucial habitats.

The company now seeks an additional 715 acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge for further testing, which is actively harming wildlife and destroying plants. The Center for Biological Diversity, alongside @save.rgv, @sotxejn, and @estok_gna_somisek, are suing the @usfws to prevent this public land grab. Support efforts to defend these vital public lands.

As Madagascar's trees revive, Labord's chameleons compete to mate. Explore this and other captivating natural history stories from BBC Earth, which offers 50 years of entertaining and thought-provoking content showcasing the world's beauty and natural wonder.

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Recent weeks at the Center saw ongoing efforts to defend the Everglades and address border wall issues. Positive developments included the survival of California steelhead protections and the removal of all detainees from the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in the Everglades.

Despite these wins, environmental damage persists, and legal battles continue. Stay informed on our progress and share our work with those who care about protecting public lands and endangered species.

The "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Everglades is finally closing. While this marks a positive development, the Center's Elise Bennett expressed caution, stating, "the Trump and DeSantis administrations have shown we can’t trust them with Big Cypress’ future."

This critical landscape supports vulnerable wildlife like Florida panthers, bonneted bats, and Everglades snail kites. The Center is committed to ensuring full accountability and complete restoration of the site. Tune in tomorrow for more information from our press conference.

What can nature teach us about community, democracy, and technology in an age of rapid AI and climate crises? The AskNature Podcast explores this, inviting a shift from isolated extraction to a declaration of interdependence.

In Episode 5, author Baratunde Thurston discusses remembering our belonging to each other and the Earth. Tune in to learn how to move beyond techno-fascism and embrace our roles as true, interconnected global citizens. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, and Andrew Howley, this podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

In the Ganges, giant Asian honeybees feed on mangrove flower nectar, aiding pollination. Meanwhile, mudskippers consume detritus left by receding waters, showcasing a vibrant natural ecosystem.

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In harsh conditions, chameleons adopt a fast-paced life as their best survival strategy. Similarly, mouse lemurs compete intensely to mate, given they have only one chance per year.

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In Madagascar's forests, mouse lemurs attend a midnight feast, drawn by the sugary secretions of flatid bugs that also attract a swarm of other insects.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to transfer 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX. This vital public land provides critical habitat for endangered ocelots, rare migratory birds, and other wildlife.

SpaceX's operations already harm nearby habitats, with rocket launches scattering debris and damaging shorebird nests. This proposed land transfer further threatens species survival and the integrity of this crucial refuge.

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing to stop this harmful transfer and protect the region's wildlife. Support our fight: Donate Now.

Author and designer Julia Watson challenges us to look beyond high-tech solutions for climate-resilient design. Instead, she advocates for nature-positive approaches by embracing the multi-generational genius of LO-TEK infrastructure, integrating ancestral knowledge with contemporary technology.

Tune into Episode 4 of the AskNature Podcast to delve deeper. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode travels from Iraq's 6,500-year-old floating reed islands to explore how indigenous knowledge can design the infrastructures of contemporary cities. The AskNature Podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute, with sound design by Simon Thomas George and Lucas Murray, and senior producer Ayoade Balogun.

We are suing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service over their plan to transfer 715 acres of a public wildlife refuge to SpaceX. This action sacrifices public lands to subsidize a billionaire corporation, which we believe is an unacceptable use of shared resources.

Our co-plaintiffs include the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas (@estok_gna_somisek), the South Texas Environmental Justice Network (@sotxejn), and @save.rgv. We extend our gratitude to @uriel.cinema for his footage and dedicated advocacy for the people and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley.

The accelerating extinction crisis threatens countless species, from sea turtles to ancient forests, and the vital habitats they depend on. Every species deserves a future. 🌎

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