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Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal
Do you know the kouprey? Meet the forest ox shrouded in mystery and rumor.
Seeing Red: What the Color of House Finches Can Tell Us
What can house finches teach us about coloration and ornamentation in birds?
How To See More Wildlife
Wildlife watching is a skill that can be learned. Here are some tips to get you started.
Surprising Tales of Toxic Animals
Take a new look at venomous and poisonous creatures. Including ruffed grouse. Seriously.
Pumpkins for Wildlife: From Backyard to the Zoo
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. Animals from squirrels to sand cats love them too.
Meet the Muskrat: Push-Up Champion of Cattail Marshes
Meet the small semi-aquatic mammal of the cattail marsh.
7 Underrated Creepy Creatures
Bats and snakes get an undeserved bad rap. But here are some creepy crawlies that might keep you up at night.
Why Do We Hate Trash Birds?
Gulls. House sparrows. Starlings. Rock pigeons. Canada geese. These species are often derided as trash birds. But why do birders dismiss them so easily?
Why Are You Seeing Lots of Vultures Now?
Large flocks of vultures are circling, but it’s probably not because something is dead.
What’s Up With White Squirrels and Black Squirrels?
A guide to squirrels of a different color.
8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy
It’s a great time of year to be outside, and here are 8 natural spectacles to enjoy.
For Parrotfish, One Protected Area Isn’t Enough
Research from the Solomon Islands finds that populations of bumphead parrotfish rely on larvae from other reefs, meaning they’re unlikely to rebound if the entire region is overfished.
