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Do You Know the World’s Weirdest Wild Pigs?
Think you know pigs? Check out these wonderful, wild swine.
Cool Green Winter Book Review 2022
Healing through falconry, a field guide to habitats, cutthroat trout, caribou and more in the latest book review.
What Are the 4 Calling Birds? Probably Not What You Think.
Those four birds in the holiday song may not actually be “calling.”
What Bird Is the Partridge in a Pear Tree?
What kind of bird is the partridge in the pear tree? That answer is less straightforward than you think.
Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal
Do you know the kouprey? Meet the forest ox shrouded in mystery and rumor.
Pumpkins for Wildlife: From Backyard to the Zoo
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. Animals from squirrels to sand cats love them too.
7 Underrated Creepy Creatures
Bats and snakes get an undeserved bad rap. But here are some creepy crawlies that might keep you up at night.
What’s Up With White Squirrels and Black Squirrels?
A guide to squirrels of a different color.
10 Writing Awards for Cool Green Science
Cool Green Science staff writers and contributors won 10 awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy
It’s a great time of year to be outside, and here are 8 natural spectacles to enjoy.
Five New Books for Fall Reading
Five conservation books for your fall reading pleasure.
The End of Trash Fish
It’s time to put the idea of “trash fish” where it belongs—in the trash.