Science Writer
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Hate Birding Lists? Try A Yard List
Yard lists are an understated and unsung birding pleasure. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
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The Weasel on the Toilet & Other Weird Species Discoveries
Sometimes, species are discovered (or rediscovered) in weird and wonderful circumstances.
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Using Science to Select Flagship Species
New research provides science-based way to identify flagship species for effective biodiversity conservation.
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A New Way of Mapping Global Ecosystems
Scientists have created the first standardized, fine-scale map of global ecosystems, allowing them to better measure the effectiveness of protected areas and identify ecosystems in need of additional protection.
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Co-Benefits for Biodiversity & Carbon in Remnant Forests
New science shows that remnant forests with the greatest tree-species richness also store the most carbon, creating a potential win-win for protecting biodiversity and reducing global carbon emissions.
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Tropics Offer Major Natural Climate Solutions Opportunity
New research identifies tropical countries where targeted investment can have the greatest impact on reducing global emissions in the short term.
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Shrikes: Meet the Bird That Impales Prey on Spikes
If you’ve ever found a small animal impaled on a spike, odds are it was killed by a shrike.
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Biodiverse Forests Capture Carbon Better Than Plantations
New science shows that diverse natural forests with a mix of tree species provide more stable and reliable carbon capture than monoculture plantations in the long run.
