Discover stories in Natural History
A Walk in the Woods: Reading New England’s Forests
Using clues hidden in the landscape, it’s often possible to figure out what a patch of forest used to look like 100 years ago. Here's how.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys
A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.
How the House Finch Conquered Your Feeder…and a Continent
The dramatic spread of the non-native bird we love, the house finch.
Halloween Stories of Spooky Species & Weird Science
Nature is full of spooky species, weird science, and sometimes disturbing natural phenomena.
50 Fish, 50 States: The Bass of Emiquon
Chasing bass on a former cornfield turned restored wetland in Illinois.
The Extinct Birds Project
A new book and exhibition tracks the lives, and deaths, of lost birds.
Why Do Marsupials Have Pouches? And Other Questions
Here we answer some of the most common questions about marsupials, delving into the who, what, where, when and why? of this strange and wonderful group of mammals.
Mapping Conservation & History on the Kokoda Track
A new 3-D map of Papua New Guinea’s famous Kokoda Track will help both preserve the country’s military history and protect the surrounding forest.
When Fish Eat Birds
The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.
How President Herbert Hoover Helped Save the Koala
Koalas were almost hunted to extinction last century, until American President Herbert Hoover helped put a stop to the trade.
What’s That Weird Duck In The Local Pond?
Have you seen a weird duck you can’t identify? We’re here to help you sort it out.
One Square Meter of Prairie
What can be found in a square meter of prairie? You’ll be surprised. (Photographs included!)
