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The Swift Fox Makes a Surprise Comeback

New research shows North America’s smallest canine might be more adaptable than anyone previously thought.

Christine Peterson

The Butterflies of Marinduque: Small Wings, Big Changes

National Geographic Society & TNC extern Dustin Francisco shares how butterfly farming in Marinduque reveals the fragile balance between livelihood, culture, and conservation.

Dustin Francisco

Bat: It’s What’s for Dinner

From crocodiles swimming through bat guano sludge to raccoons feasting in caves, here are weird stories of the predators that target bats.

Matthew L. Miller

Camera Trap Chronicles: Up Close With Snow Leopards

Enjoy this footage of snow leopards from Mongolia, including the animals scent marking and vocalizing.

Matthew L. Miller and Susan Wollschlager

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Meet The World’s 10 Coolest Bats

From bats that mimic chickens to bats that build tents, a look at some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.

Matthew L. Miller

8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy

Matthew L. Miller

9 Animal Cams You Need in Your Life

Cara Cannon Byington

Reefs Like Zombies?

Cara Cannon Byington

The Swift Fox Makes a Surprise Comeback

Christine Peterson

Conservation Science

Maximizing Climate Returns: Albedo Accounting for Smarter Carbon Investments

New research shows how the albedo effect—Earth’s reflectivity—influences how well forest restoration projects can help cool the Earth.

Cara Cannon Byington

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Breakfast with the Resplendent Quetzal

Cara Cannon Byington

Camera Trap Chronicles: Up Close With Snow Leopards

Matthew L. Miller and Susan Wollschlager

Ponderosa Pines & 60-Mile Weeks: The Intersection of Sport & Nature

Thomas Melina Raab

Crossing Nets: A Loggerhead Turtle’s Journey Through Bycatch in Catalonia

Ona Santisteban Uribarri

A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Snakes

Snake expert and biologist David Steen helps you determine what that snake is. Spoiler: It’s not always a copperhead or cottonmouth.

David A. Steen

Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals

Matthew L. Miller

What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?

Justine E. Hausheer, Cara Cannon Byington, and Matthew L. Miller

How to Remove Skunk Scent (And No, It’s Not Tomato Juice)

Lisa Ballard

8 Cool Wild Cats You Probably Don’t Know

Matthew L. Miller

Rivers + Reconnection

Why healthy rivers matter—and how you can help protect them.

All About Wildlife

Explore wildlife in wild places, from backyard coyotes to biodiversity hotspots.

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