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Possum Terrors and Rediscovering Urban Wildlife
How a move across the world - and a terrifying possum - helped me rediscover urban wildlife.
Salmon Migrate Using Earth’s Magnetic Field
A new study shows that even nonmigratory salmon are directed by the earth’s magnetic pull.
Ghost Bat: Meet Australia’s False Vampire
The pale bat with a soft but deadly embrace.
Bet You Can’t Name the World’s Fastest Mammal
It’s not what you think. Hint: It’s related to Halloween.
The Mystery of the Dying Mesquites
If a tree dies in the desert, will anyone notice before it’s too late?
Why are Yellowstone’s Swans Disappearing?
Yellowstone, the place that saved trumpeter swans, is now losing them.
The Amazing Ancient Fishes of Africa
Meet fish that can breathe air, hibernate and even fly.
The Mystery of the Dying Boreal Toads
Boreal toads are disappearing in some areas, thriving in others, despite the same disease presence.
A Not-So-Simple Cabin in the Woods
It’s nature writing, it’s outdoor writing, it’s environmental writing. A review of Stephen Sautner’s "A Cast in the Woods."
Meet 6 Small and Bizarre Deer Species
Vampire deer. Six-inch fawns. A species no researcher has ever seen alive. And more.
Spiny Lobster: Sustainable Seafood in the Bahamas
The Bahamas spiny lobster is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Prairie Dogs and Black Widows
There’s a lot more going on in prairie dog towns than meets the eye.
