The Surprising Fireflies of the Western US

Fireflies in Utah canyons? Ed Abbey thought so, and now so do researchers.

Kris Millgate

Expanding Protected Areas Is Not Always the Best Investment

Research shows that increased management of existing protected areas could be a better investment for conservation than purchasing new land.

Justine E. Hausheer

Community MPAs Fail to Protect Important Reef Fish

New science shows that community-managed protected are failing to protect two important reef fish species in the Solomon Islands.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Real Reason You See Earthworms After Rain

It’s not what you think.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand

Meet the eels of New Zealand… they can climb ladders, live for 100 years, and migrate thousands of miles to an unknown spawning ground.

Justine E. Hausheer

Recovery: Darters and Values

Darters, the native fish once belittled as “cold slimy things,” face a more hopeful future.

Ted Williams

When Fish Eat Birds

The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.

Matthew L. Miller

Can Cities Replace Wildlands for Pollinators?

New research shows that green space in cities could provide vital habitat for pollinators.

Christine Peterson

Seven Wildlife Diseases You’ve Never Heard Of

Wildlife diseases are an often-overlooked threat. We give you the short details on seven little-known bacteria, fungi or viruses threatening wild species.

Justine E. Hausheer

Where Have All the House Sparrows Gone?

The house sparrow, one of the world’s most abundant birds, is in widespread decline. What’s going on?

Matthew L. Miller

How President Herbert Hoover Helped Save the Koala

Koalas were almost hunted to extinction last century, until American President Herbert Hoover helped put a stop to the trade.

Justine E. Hausheer

Make A Home For Wildlife

You can make a difference for conservation in your own backyard. A new book tells you how.

Matthew L. Miller