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7 Cool Facts About Water Striders
They walk on water, they devour mosquito larvae and they have one of the most disturbing mating rituals on earth. Take a close look at this common insect of Northern Hemisphere ponds, creeks and puddles.
Recovery: Prairie Reprise
Hope on the prairie: conservation and restoration chart a brighter future for North America’s grasslands.
The American Woodcock, And Why We Should Be Cutting More Trees
We all love old growth forests. But American woodcock need young forests. And they’re tough to find in the Northeast U.S.
Is Your Landscaping Killing Wildlife?
A common landscaping shrub is dropping large mammals dead in their tracks. Here’s what you need to know.
Can Ancient Herding Traditions Help Cattle Coexist with Wolves and Sage Grouse?
On the Central Idaho range, a rancher looks to ancient herding traditions to help coexist with wolves, sage grouse and native fish. But challenges abound.
The Skeleton Revealed: Vertebrates As You’ve Never Seen Them Before
A remarkable look at vertebrate skeletons via the stunning displays of biologist Steve Huskey.
The Weird Tale of the Carrion-eating Swamp Wallaby
Have you ever observed a macropod consuming carrion? Share information about your own sightings, below.
The Cutest US Mammal You’ve Probably Never Seen
Meet the ringtail: the off-the-charts cute critter that could be hiding in your neighborhood.
Recovery: Benefits of Salmon Failure
Behind a well-publicized failure to recover Atlantic salmon is a largely unknown story of conservation success.
Accidents on the Ocean Highway: Improved Safety Program Needed for Marine Turtles
Sea turtles are often caught as bycatch, accident victims on the ocean highways. Fishers in Pakistan are leading the way in safe release of sea turtles and other species until new fishing technologies are developed to prevent bycatch.
A Birder’s Bookshelf: Essentials for the Well-read Avian Enthusiast
There should be more to your birding library than just field guides ... read on for our list of essential reading for the bird-brained bibliophile.
Waxwings Really Have Wax Wings
Cedar Waxwings really have wax on their wings. But what is the purpose of those red, waxy secretions?
