
Environment


Wildflowers & butterflies
Thanks to tremendous rains in recent months, there’s a super bloom in California, bringing with it the arrival of swarms of butterflies known as painted ladies. They’re amazing!

The surprising recycling mistake you’re probably making
Who else has been proudly removing the cap from plastic bottles before tossing then into the recycling bin? After all, caps and bottles are generally made of different types of plastic.
After 22nd horse dies, Santa Anita makes some (eventual) policy changes
It took the deaths of 21 racehorses in two months for Santa Anita Park in Southern California park to finally announce it was cancelling racing indefinitely as of March 5.

This zebra trick might be better than bug spray
Ever wonder why zebras have stripes? It’s an age-old question, and we may finally have the answer… and it’s fascinating! According to recent research, it doesn’t seem like zebras evolved their stripes...

20 Mar Weather in Cayman
Light and variable winds and slight seas will continue across the Cayman area today associated with a weak pressure gradient across the Northwest Caribbean.
RCIPS & Cayman Islands DOE host Turtle Friendly Lighting Seminar
Monday 18 March, the RCIPS and Department of Environment partnered to host a seminar on Turtle-Friendly Lighting for business owners and property managers in the Seven Mile Beach area.
Cayman Islands Orchid Show set to shine
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and the Cayman Islands Orchid Society is inviting the public to the annual Orchid Show and fundraising plant sale set for Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th fro...
The dangers of pollution for our oceans
Most people hate seeing rubbish in their home, in fact, they will go to extreme lengths to get rid of rubbish from their home because it makes their home smelly and dirty.
Dozens of beagles are being force-fed a fungicide in ‘unnecessary’ study
Because of their sweet and docile personalities, beagles are sadly the breed of choice foranimal testing.