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This Upland Sandpiper Was Banded 13 Years Ago. And It’s Still Alive.
An upland sandpiper in Kansas sets the new age record for the species.
50 Fish, 50 States: The Bass of Emiquon
Chasing bass on a former cornfield turned restored wetland in Illinois.
The Real Batmobile: A Citizen Scientist’s Night Drive
Monitoring bats on back roads is a citizen science project for the whole family…sort of.
Radio Tracking a Rare Crayfish
The Guyandotte crayfish was thought to be extinct. But it’s back.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Phantom Canyon Preserve
Camera traps reveal the wildlife secrets of Phantom Canyon Preserve in Colorado.
A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Mammals
Never cry wolf when it’s a coyote, and other common wildlife cases of mistaken identity.
Focus on Native Bees, Not Honey Bees
Everyone knows pollinators are in trouble, but almost all the attention is on non-native honey bees.
Can Platypus Persist Alongside People?
Under threat from urban development, can this iconic Australian animal survive alongside us?
A Night With the Platypus Scientist
Trapping for platypus is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. A very adorable needle.
Recovery: A Future for Wood Turtles
Wood turtles face a host of threats, including public recreational access. But there’s hope.
One Man’s Quest to See the World’s Mammals
Jon Hall is on a quest to see the world’s mammals, from snow leopards to pocket gophers.
A Biodiversity Analysis in Los Angeles
Rich biodiversity can exist in the biggest of cities, as a new report finds for Los Angeles.
