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.

Justine E. Hausheer

Recovery: Victories in Galápagos National Park

New hope for the iconic native wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

Ted Williams

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.

Matthew L. Miller

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!

Larisa Bowen

What Happened to the Schomburgk’s Deer?

Much about the life history and extinction of this species remain somewhat of a mystery.

Matthew L. Miller

Seven US Species Invading Other Countries

Your backyard bullfrogs, squirrels, turtles and fish are all invasive species elsewhere in the world.

Justine E. Hausheer

New Map Shows Hotspots of Species Under Threat

A new analysis identifies global hotspots where the most species are threatened by human impacts.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

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?

Christine Peterson

Recovery: The Once and Future Greenback Cutthroat Victory

The greenback cutthroat was lost and then found, then lost again. But now it’s back.

Ted Williams

A New View of Bird Vision

New research shows that birds see more colors than you do.

Lisa Ballard

Can Migrating Birds Adapt To Climate Change?

Migratory birds are facing changing insect hatches and tree blooms. How can they adapt? And how can you help?

Matthew L. Miller

The Strange Sex Life of Freshwater Mussels

The mussel’s sedentary lifestyle presents, well, certain mating challenges.

Matthew L. Miller