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Snow on the Hoof: How Deer, Elk and Other Western Wildlife Cope in Harsh Winters
Mule deer, elk and other hoofed mammals in the Rocky Mountain West migrate to escape winter. But what happens when they find more snow?
Recovery: Bats with Your Tequila
The first bat to be delisted by the Endangered Species Act also performs a vital ecosystem service: helping with a vital ingredient in your margarita.
New Science Shows Seagrass Meadows Suppress Pathogens
After a bout of illness in Indonesia, scientists discover that seagrass meadows have bacteria-fighting superpowers that benefit people, fish and invertebrates.
Torpid Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins
Where do turtles go in winter? Here are just a few ways that the turtles in your neighborhood have adapted survive through cold spells.
How Blizzards and Extreme Cold Impact Birds
Even hardy birds can be taxed by extreme cold and snow. A look at the impacts of one particularly severe blizzard on our feathered friends.
When Is a Black Bear Actually a Blue Bear?
The black bear: a bear that is not always black. And sometimes it’s even red, white or blue.
Elk in the Neighborhood: On Conservation and Lost Hope
An improbable encounter with elk is due to equally improbable conservation history.
Five Endangered Species Recoveries You’ve Never Heard Of
Five successes of the Endangered Species Act worth celebrating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
