Why Do Some Animals’ Eyes Glow in the Dark? The Science of Eyeshine

Why do some animals’ eyes seem to glow in the dark? Our field guide to those glowing eyes you see at night has you covered.

Ashley Stimpson

Earth Day Book Review 2026

Celebrate Earth Day with books that share big ideas on conservation and also enrich our time in the natural world.

Matthew L. Miller and Justine E. Hausheer

Three New Nature Books from CSIRO Publishing

Three excellent new Australian nature books from CSIRO.

Justine E. Hausheer and Matthew L. Miller

Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2025

Six of our favorite conservation and nature books to enjoy this holiday season.

Matthew L. Miller and Jennifer Winger

Three New Natural History Books for August

Stunning photos of fungi, botanical essays, and stories from the Australia's natural history collections.

Justine E. Hausheer

Cool Green Summer Book Review 2025

Whether you bird or fish or love the beach or just love a good story, our summer book review has something you'll love.

Matthew L. Miller

The Only Birding Apps You’ll Ever Need

Having one (or all) of these apps on your mobile phone or tablet is like having an expert birding guide by your side at all times.

Cara Cannon Byington and Justine E. Hausheer

Earth Day Book Review 2025

Here are 6 books to fuel your curiosity about the world around you this Earth Day.

Matthew L. Miller

Book Review: Australian Birds, Wild Science, & Drought

Three new reads from CSIRO Publishing, one of Australia’s leading science and nature publishers.

Justine E. Hausheer

How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin)

Or how I learned to love winter wildlife watching (with a little help from technology and the perfect pair of mittens.)

Cara Cannon Byington

Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2024

Six books — ranging from eels to owls to outdoor adventures — that will make great gifts for your loved ones, or yourself.

Justine E. Hausheer and Matthew L. Miller

Cool Green Book Review: October 2024

New titles on birding, backyard nature, cowgirl conservation and more.

Matthew L. Miller