Meet The World’s 10 Coolest Bats

From bats that mimic chickens to bats that build tents, a look at some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.

Matthew L. Miller

The Platypus Is Weirder Than You Ever Imagined

Once denounced as a hoax, the platypus is far weirder than those early explorers and zoologists could ever imagine. 

Justine E. Hausheer

The Living Benefits of East Coast Dam Removal

Removing obsolete dams offer dramatic benefits for fish, the economy and the future.

Matthew L. Miller

A Field Guide to Elk Bugling

Enjoy one of fall’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the elk bugling season.

Kris Millgate

Think Drones are Bad for Wildlife? These Videos May Change Your Mind

Drones deservedly have a bad reputation for terrifying wildlife, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Matthew L. Miller

Create Wildlife Habitat Around Your House

Tips and resources turn your yard into wildlife habitat – without bothering the neighbors.

Charles Fergus

Hellbenders Need You to Stop Messing With Their Bedrooms

That streamside rock cairn you posted on Instagram? It’s killing ancient salamanders.

Christine Peterson

50 Fish, 50 States: Trout at 11,000 Feet

Fishing for a (formerly) extinct fish in the Colorado Rockies.

Matthew L. Miller

Mighty Mustelids: Meet the World’s Most Epic Weasels

Fun facts and where to see members of the weasel family, from honey badgers to wolverines to giant otters.

Matthew L. Miller

Wrapping Trees to Find Reptiles

Scientists are searching for rare reptiles by wrapping trees with yoga-matt-like foam.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Iguana Invasion

The green iguana invades Florida’s natural areas – and swimming pools.

Lisa Ballard

A Field Guide to The Feral Parrots of the US

The US is home to dozens of feral parrot species. Here's a quick guide to identifying the most common birds.

Justine E. Hausheer