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Camera Trapping As Mainstream Nature Activity
More enthusiasts turn to camera trapping to connect to the wildlife that roams when they aren’t looking.
Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants?
House finches have become a backyard favorite. And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants.
Crawling with Crickets: The Insect Swarm of the Western US
Across the west, this large, occasionally cannibalistic insect swarms by the millions.
This Catfish Doesn’t Just Move on Land, It Reffles
This catfish doesn't just walk. It reffles. New research on the terrestrial movements of an invasive catfish.
How the Fallow Deer Took Over the World
The fallow deer is rare in its native habitat. But it has spread across the world. Here’s how.
Electronic Monitoring Could Be Key for Data-Poor Longline Fisheries
Electronic monitoring can provide much-needed data on catch and discards on longline tuna fisheries.
Protected Areas are Vital, but they are not Enough for Lasting Biodiversity Conservation
Sustaining global biodiversity requires broadening the area-based conservation toolkit beyond protected areas.
Why Sick Bats Self-Isolate
Research shows that normally social bats self-isolate when sick.
Three New Field Guides for Bird & Weather Nerds
Here are three great new field guides that will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about weather phenomena, how to identify bird nests, and the ins and outs of bird families of North America.
Burrowing Owls Face an Uncertain Future
Why are burrowing owls declining? Research and hope for the underground owl of the Americas.
Invasive Wild Pigs = 1 Million Cars Per Year of Carbon Emissions
Australian scientists estimate that invasive wild pigs release the carbon-dioxide emissions equivalent of more than 1 million cars per year.
True Grit: Adventures in Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Research
Researcher Lauren Pharr enters the intense realm of woodpecker research – and climbing trees.
