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Human pressures on the natural world come in many forms. Top among these pressures are large-scale human development projects that impose barriers on species movement. For example, physical barriers can dissuade animals from accessing food, water, mates, and other critical resources. These barriers can block annual or seasonal migration and dispersal routes. Fragmented populations may suffer from

This article appeared online in Cosmos Magazine on June 11, 2018. Edward O. Wilson was born on June 10, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama, in the US south. At age seven he went to live with a family in Florida. An entry in the Encyclopedia of Alabama recounts an incident during this period that had a lasting effect on him. An accident while fishing damaged his right eye, resulting in per

Happy Birthday E.O. Wilson! E.O. Wilson celebrates his 89th birthday on June 10th. Throughout his remarkable life, E.O. Wilson’s insight has motivated people to take action on behalf of biodiversity. From scientists and conservationists, to congresspeople and local communities, to me and you, we are all inspired by E.O. Wilson. Mark E.O. Wilson’s birthday with $89 for 89! Your donation to th