Director of Science Communications
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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?
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10 Field Guides for the Serious Naturalist
Looking to expand your wildlife ID skills beyond the usual bird guide? How about learning to identify dragonflies? Or warblers? Or squirrels and chipmunks? Our blog has you covered with some of the most innovative – and unusual – recent field guides.
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Sea Turtle Tasks: A Night in the Life of a Researcher
Seeing a sea turtle lumber onto a beach and lay its eggs is a spectacular experience and, for researchers, a lot of work. Follow them through a typical night on the beach.
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In Synch: Char & Salmon Migrations in Warming Waters
In Southeast Alaska, salmon are changing their annual migration patterns due to warming waters. Will one of their main predators -- Dolly Varden char -- adapt to the change?
