Captive Marine Mammals: The Fight for Their Freedom Gains Ground (Updated)
The research and efforts to raise awareness of the plight of captive orcas and dolphins was largely initiated by a handful of women. This is their story.
By Medley McClary|2017-01-23T11:51:31-08:00January 8th, 2017|Categories: Environment, Featured Author, Nature, Pryme Spotlight, Science, Science & Technology, Top Stories|Tags: Blackfish, Cause, Dedication, Dolphins, Home Headline, Marine Mammals, Orcas, Science Headline, SeaWorld, Shamu, Tilikum, Women in Science, Women Leaders|
The research and efforts to raise awareness of the plight of captive orcas and dolphins was largely initiated by a handful of women. This is their story.
By Erika Parsons|2016-12-03T12:12:29-08:00November 23rd, 2016|Categories: Culture & Life, Environment, Events, Popular, Science & Technology|Tags: America, Christopher Columbus, History, Native Americans, Plymouth, Sioux, Thanksgiving, Tribes, Wampanoag|
There are truly two sides to every story, and the Thanksgiving Day story is no exception. Like in the 1400s and the 1600s, in 2016, our Native American brothers and sisters are suffering a continuing assault on their culture.
By Jenny Griffin|2016-11-22T11:47:46-08:00November 17th, 2016|Categories: Biology, Environment, Featured Author, Nature, Popular, Science, Science & Technology|Tags: Africa, African Grey Parrots, Alex, Cognition, Communication, Einstein, Endangered, Forests, Home Headline, ICYMI, Intelligent, Pets, Science Headline, Wild|
African Grey parrots are widely favored as pets due to their high level of intelligence and incredible abilities to “speak” and communicate. Yet, the same endearing qualities that makes them so popular as pets also increases their market demand, ultimately threatening wild populations.
By Pryme Staff|2016-11-14T16:45:42-08:00November 14th, 2016|Categories: Environment, Nature, News, Science, Science & Technology|Tags: Christchurch, Earthquake, Epicenter, Magnitude, New Zealand|
New Zealand suffered a massive earthquake on November 14, 2016, which struck at 12:02am about 20 kilometers (14 miles) south-east of Hanmer Springs. The 7.5 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami warnings for many coastal areas.
By Roxana Moolla|2016-11-22T12:09:20-08:00November 13th, 2016|Categories: Culture & Life, Environment, Events, Nature, Science, Science & Technology|Tags: Apogee, Astronomy, ICYMI, Mega Moon, Moon, Perigee, Science Headline, Supermoon|
A few months ago, I was driving home along the waterfront in the San Francisco Bay Area, and looked up to see a huge moon glistening over the water. The impressive sight happened to be a supermoon or a mega moon, which happens when a full moon is closest to Earth.
By Jenny Griffin|2016-11-22T12:10:26-08:00November 4th, 2016|Categories: Environment, Featured Author, Nature, Popular, Science, Science & Technology|Tags: Africa, Anti-Poaching, Black Mambas, Culture Headline, Elephant, Female, Girl Power, Home Headline, ICYMI, Leaders, Rhino, Science Headline, Women|
Illegal poaching in Africa has decimated wildlife such as rhino and elephant, which are targeted for their horns and tusks respectively. These items are smuggled to Asia, where they fetch high prices on the black market. Now a specially trained anti-poaching unit — the Black Mambas — comprised almost entirely of women, is taking the poachers head on, with remarkable success in the area in which they operate.
By Sandie Muncaster|2016-10-20T17:09:26-07:00October 19th, 2016|Categories: Environment, Featured Author, Nature, Popular, Science, Science & Technology, Top Stories Headline|Tags: Abuse, Animals, Circus, Conservation, Elephants, Home Headline, Nature, Science Headline, Trainer|
Performing circus elephants have gone through years of abuse, punishment, solitary confinement, loneliness and fear. But at what cost? The "tricks" these magnificent beasts perform are a result of the cruel, inhumane treatment they've received since the time of their abduction in the wild throughout their horrific journey as part of the circus trade.
By Jenny Griffin|2016-09-28T20:46:50-07:00September 26th, 2016|Categories: Environment, Science, Science & Technology|Tags: Climate Change, Compost, Composting, Emissions, Gardens, Landfills, Local, Organic Waste, Vegetables|
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By Pryme Staff|2016-09-28T21:27:01-07:00September 23rd, 2016|Categories: Environment, Health, Health & Wellness, Science, Science & Technology, Wellness|Tags: Antibacterial, FDA, Handwashing, Health, Health Headline, Soap, Triclosan|
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