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Hyalinobatrachium dianae, also known as Kermit frog, is a species of Costa Rican glass frog
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Orchid mantises are praying mantis species that mimic flowers. Their coloring is an example of aggressive mimicry, a camouflage form where a predator's colors and patterns lure prey.
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“Every 2 to 3 days we were getting another elephant that had been killed for the ivory. That’s when I knew something had to be done.”
Fifteen years ago today, that realization became the beginning of Mara Elephant Project.
As we celebrate this milestone, it’s only fitting that we hear from the mind and heart behind the start of the operation, CEO Marc Goss. His vision helped turn an idea into an organization that has grown from 8 rangers into a conservation force using people, partnerships, data, and emerging technology to protect elephants and create lasting change.
One of the accomplishments Marc is most proud of is the effective elimination of poaching as a major threat to elephants in the Mara. But for him, 15 years is not just about looking back. It’s about what comes next and how MEP can continue evolving to meet the challenges ahead.
That progress has only been possible because of the people who have believed in this mission and stood behind it. Our supporters have helped put rangers in the field, advance new solutions, support communities, protect habitat, and give elephants a future.
“None of this would be possible without you.”
But the challenges facing elephants have changed. Today, elephants in the Mau Forest face threats from illegal logging and bushmeat poaching that put both their habitat and lives at risk.
The next 15 years will require the same vision, determination, and support that brought MEP this far.
We need you to continue standing with Marc, standing with MEP, and standing with elephants as we take on what comes next.
We are so close to our $150,000 goal and the milestone match will remain open through the end of the day today.
Join Marc. Join us. Help make the next 15 years possible.
Donate now: bit.ly/15-years-of-mep
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Opossums are among the most unfairly maligned animals in North America. Their nocturnal habits, hissing, and toothy displays often lead people to view them as pests or threats. In reality, these quiet marsupials provide some of the most valuable services in urban and suburban ecosystems.
Contrary to popular belief, opossums very rarely carry or transmit rabies. Their lower body temperature makes it difficult for the virus to survive, making cases extremely uncommon.
They are also highly effective pest controllers. A single opossum can consume thousands of ticks per season, helping reduce the spread of dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Beyond ticks, they act as nature’s sanitation workers, scavenging on carrion, insects, fallen fruit, and organic waste. This cleanup work helps limit bacteria and disease while keeping ecosystems balanced.
Their dramatic defensive displays, hissing, baring teeth, and even “playing dead” with a foul odor, are mostly bluffs designed to deter predators rather than signs of aggression.
Far from being a nuisance, opossums are beneficial neighbors quietly doing the dirty work that keeps our environment cleaner and healthier. The next time you spot one, there’s no need to fear or harm it, just let it continue its important nighttime duties.
