Tom Blodgett Jr Blogs

Growth does not have to come at the expense of the environment and its inhabitants. In fact, nature's forms inspire new technology, spark new economies, and we have only just begun to account for the importance biodiversity plays in maintaining the ... 

This is the journal of Nadezhda the Amur Leopard. Follow along as she reveals her journey… “It’s been three months since I saw him last. It was a fleeting romance. It took long enough for him to find me, but he finally did, and now I’ve given bi... 

We can reconstruct the corporate policies and practices of our work environment, but we can’t reconstruct the natural environment that supports us. Influencing your corporate environment is a terrific way to protect the environment and our fellow... 

It is amazing that something so large can have such a profound impact on the smaller world around it, some of which is too small for us to see. At up to 7,000 pounds, the White Rhinoceros helps shape grasslands by grazing through the plants they... 

Elephants have a profound impact on the health of their surrounding environment, whether in the Mali Desert or as they once did in Nyungwe National Park. Their paths create natural firebreaks and water conduits, shaping the landscape and providing t... 

The documentary Tapped examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil. Is bottled water "pure"? As documented in the film, six different bottled waters were test... 

This is the journal of Wyakin, the Gray Wolf. Follow along as he reveals his journey… “The arrival of spring has brought great excitement to my pack. The pups have boundless energy. Not yet old enough to recognize the dangers of this world, they ... 

My wife Marinella and I are delighted that Carter Niemeyer, one of the original team members that captured wolves from Canada and reintroduced them to Yellowstone National Park, would interview with us. Carter understands the sensitivity of the wolf/... 

Q: The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone has been one of the most well documented accounts of the positive impact that wolves have on an ecosystem. Has this had any impact on the viewpoints of both pro and anti wolf groups? A: Pro wolf grou... 

The king of the jungle could also be called the king of the food chain. African Lions play a vital role in controlling the distribution and abundance of species diversity, as well as the health of the populations by preying upon the sick and weak. ... 

This is the monthly journal of Nuru the Rothschild Giraffe. Follow along as he reveals his journey... May Journal Entry "These strange creatures are fixated on me. The rolling box in which they sit has come to a stop. The oxpecker stops clea... 

Humans have long been fascinated by the strength, dexterity, and mysteriousness of this elusive creature that stalks by night. As modern day fashionistas adorn themselves with leopard patterned prints, an inspiration of the pelts that are still bough... 

Evgeniy Kashkarov is a dedicated wildlife biologist who fends off poachers in Eastern Russia, protecting what’s left of the dwindling large cat populations. Two years ago he created the International Rhythm Research Institute and on-line Rhythm Journ... 

This may sound extreme, but it’s increasingly becoming reality. The current rate of acidification of the ocean is ten times the rate that preceded the mass extinction 55 million years ago.[i] It’s hard to find a beach that doesn’t contain plastic d...