Is That a Turtle Under the Ice?

The painted turtle can survive for months under the ice. A look at what makes the painted turtle the king of winter.

Lisa Feldkamp

Bison, Pioneers of the Prairie, Return to Kankakee Sands

In October of 2016, 23 bison from South Dakota were released on the prairie in Kankakee Sands.

Lisa Feldkamp

Recovery: Saving the Lake Erie Watersnake, A Lesson in Outreach

The public perceived the Lake Erie watersnake as repulsive. Could conservation outreach change opinions? Enter the Snake Lady.

Ted Williams

What Northern Bird Species Will Show Up at Your Feeder This Year?

It’s the winter birding slot machine. Every winter, unusual species show up from the north. A look at why irruptions occur – and what might show up this year.

Joe Smith

Can Grasslands, The Ecosystem Underdog, Play an Underground Role in Climate Solutions?

What role can grasslands play in climate change solutions? The answer is in the roots.

Marissa Ahlering

A New Life for Bighorn Sheep in the Land of Laughing Waters

Desert bighorn sheep leap into a new life in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, the wildest, most remote area of Arizona outside the Grand Canyon.

Tana Kappel

A Field Guide to Tracking in Your Neighborhood

Tracking is one of the most family-friendly wildlife activities. Our guide to some common and interesting tracks will get you started.

Matthew L. Miller

Camera Trapping in the Australian Desert

Watch the best photos and video data from camera traps deep in the Australian desert.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Surprising Importance of Freshwater Fisheries to Global Food Security

Marine fisheries are well known for their ability to produce food. But rivers and lakes are vital to food security too.

Matthew L. Miller

Recovery: Gila Topminnow, a Desert Native Gets a Second Chance

Once the Gila Basin’s dominant fish, the Gila topminnow has faced hard times from invasive species and water quality issues. But the future is now much brighter, Ted Williams reports.

Ted Williams

Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione on Archaeology, Conservation and Beer

Biodiversity and beer? A conversation with Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione.

Matthew L. Miller

Reclaiming Country: Combining Traditional Knowledge & Science to Care for Desert Waterholes

After decades of absence, the Martu people are returning to their land and reviving cultural practices that care for the country and the desert ecosystem.

Justine E. Hausheer