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Meet the 7 Swans a-Swimming

Those seven swans a-swimming aren’t just for the holiday song. There are seven swan species—and each has its own wild story.

Matthew L. Miller

The Mystery of the Mast Year

Scientists still aren’t sure why some populations of trees drop extraordinary quantities of nuts, fruits, or seeds every few years—or how they coordinate across vast ranges to do so.

Ashley Stimpson

Get Up Close With Alabama’s Rivers

Follow photographer Mac Stone as he explores the pitcher plant bogs, nesting bird islands, and floodplain forests for Alabama’s river ecosystems.

Jenny Rogers

Searching for Black-backed Woodpeckers After the Burn

Learn the fascinating life history of the unusual, elusive black-backed woodpecker.

Matthew L. Miller

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8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy

It’s a great time of year to be outside, and here are 8 natural spectacles to enjoy.

Matthew L. Miller

Should You Provide Water for Birds in Winter?

Lauren D. Pharr

Forage Wild Nuts for Your Holiday Feast

Lisa Ballard

Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2025

Matthew L. Miller and Jennifer Winger

Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined

Matthew L. Miller

Conservation Science

Grazing Lands as Climate Solutions: Key Practices for Carbon and Biodiversity

Study finds wetland restoration, pasture planting, and adjusted grazing can boost soil carbon and cut emissions—but more research is needed for lasting impact.

Cara Cannon Byington

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Meet the Gopher Tortoise, Hero of the Longleaf Pinelands

Justine E. Hausheer

Growing Seagrass? Better Add a Sprinkle of Bird Poop

Jenny Rogers

Meet the 7 Swans a-Swimming

Matthew L. Miller

The Mystery of the Mast Year

Ashley Stimpson

Quality Time with Pocket Gophers

Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher?

Matthew L. Miller

Camera Trap Chronicles: Up Close With Snow Leopards

Matthew L. Miller and Susan Wollschlager

A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Snakes

David A. Steen

Camera Trap Chronicles: Rattlesnakes and Howling Coyotes

Matthew L. Miller

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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