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Why Ground Squirrels Look Like They’re Kissing
For ground squirrels, identifying family is important for mating purposes…and for nepotism.
The Extinct Birds Project
A new book and exhibition tracks the lives, and deaths, of lost birds.
Timber Rattlesnakes: Cool Facts and an Uncertain Future
Meet the feared but reclusive and docile snake of the eastern forest.
8 Ways Wild Animals Beat the Heat
From urine-accented mud baths to “bloody” sunscreen, how wildlife stays cool in the hot summer.
Why Do Marsupials Have Pouches? And Other Questions
Here we answer some of the most common questions about marsupials, delving into the who, what, where, when and why? of this strange and wonderful group of mammals.
Recovery: Victories in Galápagos National Park
New hope for the iconic native wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
50 Fish, 50 States: A Conservation Journey
A quest to catch 50 fish in 50 U.S. states – and to use each adventure to tell a conservation story.
Life, Death & Bird Cam Drama at the Great Salt Lake
Season two of the Utah kestrel cam returns, with more drama than ever. Tune in now to see chicks in the nest!
What Happened to the Schomburgk’s Deer?
Much about the life history and extinction of this species remain somewhat of a mystery.
Seven US Species Invading Other Countries
Your backyard bullfrogs, squirrels, turtles and fish are all invasive species elsewhere in the world.
New Map Shows Hotspots of Species Under Threat
A new analysis identifies global hotspots where the most species are threatened by human impacts.
The Bird Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of (And the Birds It Saves)
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Act has been reauthorized. What birds most need its help?
