Appalachia's wild rat is mysteriously disappearing—but the pandemic offered hope
The Allegheny woodrat is endangered across most of its eastern U.S. habitat. Now, scientists in 13 states are united in figuring out how to save it.
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The Allegheny woodrat is endangered across most of its eastern U.S. habitat. Now, scientists in 13 states are united in figuring out how to save it.
The Globe and Mail Erin Hershberg Published April 11, 2021 damircudic/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Since last year, formerly on-the-go Canadians have adapted to the notion that there is no place like home. Much as foodies now look to their own kitchens or takeout for a taste of entertainment and experimentation, many gym-goers, yoga junkies and hardcore HIIT-ers have turned to their private antiseptic rooms and strong WiFi connections to simulate the experience that once belonged to sweat-filled shared spaces. And even though there’s been a loss of communality that gyms and studios offered...