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Elk in the East: A View to a Dramatic Conservation Success
Elk once roamed across much of North America. After more than a century’s absence, they’re thriving in the Appalachians.
Humboldt Penguins on the Edge
Next time you’re in need of an odd animal fact to fill a conversational lull, consider the nesting preferences of the Humboldt penguin.
In Indonesian Borneo, A Hopeful Future for Orangutans
Well-managed forests and community involvement are changing the narrative for orangutan conservation.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Wildlife of Indonesian Borneo’s Forests
Camera trap footage from the Wehea Protection Forest in East Kalimantan reveals sun bears, great argus and more.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Orangutans of Indonesian Borneo
Orangutans spend most of their time in trees, but camera traps provide a glimpse of the apes on ground.
From Slow Loris to Gibbon: Meet 8 of Borneo’s Coolest Primates
You've heard of orangutans, but what about the grizzled langur, or a slow loris? Here are 8 amazing primates benefitting from conservation efforts in Borneo.
To See A Wild Orangutan
Happiness is running through the forest in Indonesia, in search of wild orangutans.
Following Frogs into the Flames
Tree frogs seem to disappear during a forest fire. Do they migrate? Do they die? A researcher set out to find them.
The Science of Snakehead Slime
How do invasive snakeheads move on land? The answer may lie with another of the snakehead’s infamous features: its slime.
Restoring Appalachian Forests After a Legacy of Mining
Shaping a resilient future for forests means a lot of planting. And a lot of ripping and tearing.
Freshwater Mussels: The Livers of the River
A snorkeling outing on a creek brings the author up close with often overlooked and unappreciated freshwater mussels.
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.)