Elizabeth J. Carlen

Oct 29, 2024 | downtoearth.org.in | Elizabeth J. Carlen

Oct 25, 2024 | sfgate.com | Elizabeth J. Carlen

, and Wisconsin laws protect albino/white deer from being hunted. In Marionville, Missouri, white squirrels are protected and given the right-of-way on all public streets, with a penalty of up to US$500 or 90 days in jail for failing to abide by the law. In Louisiana, it’s prohibited to take white alligators from the wild, with a fine of at least $10,000 and six months in jail. The World Wilderness Congress recently adopted a resolution: Making Space to Protect White Animals, Messengers of Peace.

Apr 18, 2024 | nature.com | Marc Johnson |Jason Munshi-South |Marta Szulkin |Brian C. Verrelli |Elizabeth J. Carlen |Josefa Gonzalez | +4 more

AbstractIncreasing evidence suggests that urbanization is associated with higher mutation rates, which can affect the health and evolution of organisms that inhabit cities. Elevated pollution levels in urban areas can induce DNA damage, leading to de novo mutations.