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A Brief History of People Behaving Badly in Yellowstone
Attempted baby bison rescues. Tourists falling into geysers. Do people no longer know how to behave in national parks?
10 Overlooked Wildlife Experiences in Our National Parks
Move over grizzlies and bison. We’re looking for some of the more unusual national park wildlife encounters, from pupfish to endemic chipmunks to salamanders. How many have you seen?
Elk Antlers on the Prairie: A Shed Hunt to Benefit the Local Community
An annual hunt for elk shed antlers in northeast Oregon provides outdoor family fun and benefits the local community.
The Best Places to See 10 Iconic American Animals
What better way to celebrate the July 4 holiday than with some iconic American animals. Here's our list of the best places to see some of the coolest critters in the US.
Top 10 Night Safaris: When the (Wildlife) Freaks Come Out
Join us for a naturalist's guide to the best night life on the planet. Grab a flashlight and join the party, with a guest list that includes aardvarks, rare wild cats, tree kangaroos and more.
Antler Tips: Finding “Sheds” in a Forest Near You
Want to find antlers without bothering wildlife? Here's our guide to finding "sheds" in a forest or field near you. Learn a bit about deer, and it's easier than you think.
Antler Obsession: Can the Search for “Sheds” Threaten Wildlife?
Finding "shed" antlers can be a fun spring pastime. For some, it has become an obsession. And that obsession at times can pose a serious threat to wildlife. An antler enthusiast explores the strange world of "shed hunting."
Spring’s Top 10 Wildlife Spectacles
Looking for a great wildlife road trip, or just a reason to explore the neighborhood park? Our blogger offers top 10 wildlife experiences for spring, from baby bison to mayfly madness.
Traveling Naturalist: Spotting Wild Jaguars
What naturalist wouldn't want to see a wild jaguar? There's one place where observing these big cats isn't a quixotic quest, but a realistic expectation. A journey to the extensive wetlands and rivers of Brazil's Pantanal.
Camera Trap Chronicles: The Mathews Mountains of Kenya
A camera trap survey in the Mathews Mountains of Kenya reveals mammals great and small. Join expedition Tim Boucher for a look at some of the most exciting photos and video of hyenas, lions and more.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Wildlife of North Idaho’s Working Forests
Grizzly bears and moose and flying squirrels, oh my. Check out the critters captured via camera trap images on Conservancy projects in North Idaho.
Traveling Naturalist: Elephants, Kudus and More in Tarangire National Park
The Traveling Naturalist visits Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania, home to one of the largest herds of elephants in Africa, unusual antelope, migrating zebras, lions and warthogs and much, much more. Can it stay that way? Does tourism help?
