DAME'S WILD WORLD

Humans are capable of both saving and destroying wildlife at the same time. From conservation programs to pollution and habitat destruction, I started wondering whether humans are actually helping wildlife more than harming it in 2026.

Wetlands play a critical role in ecosystems by filtering water, reducing flooding, and supporting biodiversity.

In honor of the Year of the Horse, let’s take a closer look at how these animals powered trade, migration, and industry

Valentine’s Day recently passed, and it usually encourages showing love and gratitude to people who matter in your life. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized care does not only apply to humans. Humans can also show care toward pets, wildlife, the ocean, and the Earth itself. One thing I keep coming back to is how easy it is to feel disconnected from environmental problems because they seem so large. Climate change, pollution, and damage to ecosystems can somet

Fishing can be a sport, a hobby, or a way people obtain food. An average person fishing recreationally usually does not heavily affect entire ecosystems. But industrial fisheries and corporations catch huge amounts of fish in order to meet global demand. When fish are removed faster than populations can replenish themselves, it creates a problem known as overfishing. According to the World Wildlife Fund, catching fish is not inherently harmful to the ocean unless fish are cau