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Australian “Firehawk” Raptors Intentionally Spread Wildfires
At least three Australian raptor species intentionally spread wildfires by carrying smoldering branches to unburnt areas, according to a new paper that confirms long-held traditional Aboriginal knowledge.
The Ultimate Winter Wildlife Guide: Enjoy and Understand Creatures in the Cold
A complete resource covering winter bird feeding, winter adventures and the science of winter wildlife.
How Does Extreme Winter Weather Affect Wildlife?
With the recent blizzards, have you wondered how wildlife fares in nasty weather? Matthew L. Miller offers a look at how creatures from Virginia opossums to non-native reptiles are affected.
Fantastic Fecal Phenomena of the Animal World
Where there is life, there is also poop. And that’s where things get interesting. Read on for seven incredible tales of excrement from the natural world.
The Bird That Loves Chimneys as Much as Santa
Meet the chimney swift, the bird that relies on chimneys (and similar man-made structures) for nesting.
The Fish Nerd’s Holiday Book List
Five book picks for the fish nerd on your list, whether an angler, freshwater conservationist or shark fan.
The Secret in the Sand Dunes
Spoiler Alert: It's Christmas Trees
Recovery: Why Sea Lampreys Need to Be Restored and Killed
Are sea lampreys a native species to be restored, or an invasive species to be killed? Both.
Four Crazy Ways Cool Creatures Survive Cold Winters
From urine recycling to hibernation on demand, here’s how four critters survive snow and frigid weather in style.
The Mountain Lion in the Window
The subject of the message was: OMG! Mountain Lion Kitten in Window Well!!!! And really, it just got more interesting from there.
Unlocking the Mysterious Journeys of Migratory Species in the Gulf of Mexico
Explore the Gulf of Mexico in a whole new way -- live animal tracking and maps included!
Wind’s Big Footprint: Clean Energy Still Needs Safeguards for Nature
Wind turbines are a vital part of a clean energy future, but we can we site them in a way that minimizes impacts to birds, bats and natural habitats?
