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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.
The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears
What’s that trailing from the bear? (It's not the cute cub)...It's an overlooked (and gross) creature of salmon ecosystems.
How the Fallow Deer Took Over the World
The fallow deer is rare in its native habitat. But it has spread across the world. Here’s how.
There’s a Wolverine in My Neighborhood (App)
The peril (and promise?) of wildlife misinformation on social media.