The Remarkable Story of How the Bison Returned to Europe

Yes, the bison roams across Europe. And the story of its conservation rescue may be even more dramatic than that of its American counterpart.

Matthew L. Miller

Fish Tales: Sourcing Recreational Fisheries Data from Newspaper Records

Scientists successfully used historical newspaper records to gather data on recreational fishing in Australia's Noosa Estuary, revealing declines in the fishery over time.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Skeleton Revealed: Vertebrates As You’ve Never Seen Them Before

A remarkable look at vertebrate skeletons via the stunning displays of biologist Steve Huskey.

Matthew L. Miller

A Birder’s Bookshelf: Essentials for the Well-read Avian Enthusiast

There should be more to your birding library than just field guides ... read on for our list of essential reading for the bird-brained bibliophile.

Justine E. Hausheer

When Is a Black Bear Actually a Blue Bear?

The black bear: a bear that is not always black. And sometimes it’s even red, white or blue.

Matthew L. Miller

Elk in the Neighborhood: On Conservation and Lost Hope

An improbable encounter with elk is due to equally improbable conservation history.

Matthew L. Miller

Five Endangered Species Recoveries You’ve Never Heard Of

Five successes of the Endangered Species Act worth celebrating.

Christine Peterson

A New Life for Bighorn Sheep in the Land of Laughing Waters

Desert bighorn sheep leap into a new life in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, the wildest, most remote area of Arizona outside the Grand Canyon.

Tana Kappel

Turkeys Are What They Eat: Weird and Adaptable

As many of us sit down to eat turkey, our bird blogger takes a look at what turkeys eat.

Joe Smith

9 Animal Cams You Need in Your Life

From an African watering hole to bison, otters, penguins, naked mole-rats, pandas and more, these are 9 animal cams you need in your life.

Cara Cannon Byington

Daddy Longlegs Won’t Kill You

Daddy longlegs truly are amazing. Is there any truth to the myth that made them famous?

Lisa Feldkamp

Three Great Fall Reads: Natural Page Turners

Our fall book review features nature and conservation reads that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Matthew L. Miller