Director of Science Communications
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Binge ‘Til You Burst: Feast & Famine on Alaskan Salmon Rivers
It's a glorious all-you-can-eat buffet -- followed by months of starvation. The inner workings of a salmon stream are even wilder and more complex than you imagined. New research sheds light on life in a feast and famine world.
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Island Mongoose: Conservation Villain or Scapegoat? Or Both?
When the mongoose was introduced to islands, it ate everything. That's how the invasive species story goes, right? But is it possible it's more complicated than that?
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You Won’t Believe What Porcupines Eat (And No, Not Bigfoot Bones)
Sure, much of the time, the porcupine dines on trees. But it also has a need for salt, and it's coming for your cars, your homes, your guns. And your face.
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Top 10 Night Safaris: When the (Wildlife) Freaks Come Out
Join us for a naturalist's guide to the best night life on the planet. Grab a flashlight and join the party, with a guest list that includes aardvarks, rare wild cats, tree kangaroos and more.
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A Sucker (Myth) Is Born Every Minute
Everything you've heard about suckers is probably wrong. But could a new generation of anglers and self-described "fish nerds" not only rescue the sucker's image, but point a new way for freshwater conservation?
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Antler Tips: Finding “Sheds” in a Forest Near You
Want to find antlers without bothering wildlife? Here's our guide to finding "sheds" in a forest or field near you. Learn a bit about deer, and it's easier than you think.
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Antler Obsession: Can the Search for “Sheds” Threaten Wildlife?
Finding "shed" antlers can be a fun spring pastime. For some, it has become an obsession. And that obsession at times can pose a serious threat to wildlife. An antler enthusiast explores the strange world of "shed hunting."
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Celebrate Groundhog Day: Embark on a Marmot-Thon
Punxsutawney Phil may hog the limelight today. But groundhogs are just one of six species of North American marmot. Do you have what it takes to see them all?
