Director of Science Communications
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The 5 Golden Rings? They Might be Pheasants
The classic holiday carol is heavy on birds. And some believe even the 5 golden rings have an avian connection.
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Are There Mountain Lions in New Jersey?
Sightings of mountain lions abound in the eastern United States. What’s the real story?
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Cool Green Book Review: October 2024
New titles on birding, backyard nature, cowgirl conservation and more.
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Mapping Global Land Conversion to Support Conservation Planning
A new map identifying land conversion pressures helps identify where conservation interventions are most urgent.
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Crested Rats & Hairy Porcupines: Meet 7 of the World’s Coolest Rodents
Rodents don’t always have the best reputation, but they can be beautiful, surprising and just downright bizarre. Here are seven of the world’s coolest rodents.
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This Skunk Does Handstands. Yes, Handstands.
The island spotted skunk is difficult to observe. But a monitoring program on California’s Channel Islands offers a glimpse at this creature’s amazing habits.
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Saltmarsh Sparrow: The “Canary” of Sea-Level Rise
The saltmarsh sparrow is literally adapted to keep its head above water. But the seas are rising.
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Shearwater Search: The Trials and Rewards of Offshore Seabird Research
Off the coast of Long Island, researchers are helping shape conservation actions by tracking seabirds. But they have to catch them first.
