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Want Resilient Coral Reefs? Bring Back Seabirds
Eradicating rats and restoring seabird populations could increase coral reef resilience to climate disturbances.
Extreme Birding: How To Do A Big Year On A Budget
Are you a birder dreaming of a Big Year? Here's how to do it along with work, family, and life's other responsibilities.
Photographing Eels in the Dark
An artist turns her camera to the slippery, elusive and endangered American eel.
The Search for America’s Tiniest Turtles
In Massachusetts, a team is restoring wetlands and using some old-school ways to track bog turtles process.
The Search for “Lingering Trees” Offers Hope for Imperiled Species
The tiny fraction of trees that show strong resistance to invasive pests and pathogens need to be found – and is how you can help.
Running the Numbers on Global Seabird Restoration
A new database of global seabird restoration projects allows scientists to analyze trends and provides a tool for practitioners looking to effectively restore seabirds and coastal ecosystems.
Quality Time with Pocket Gophers
Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher?
Bird Alert: The Search for Local Rarities
Searching for local rare birds is a mainstay of birding culture. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Restoring Old-Growth Forests in the Pacific Northwest: Lessons from TNC’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve
Scientists are evaluating 15 years of forest management at TNC’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve to inform large-scale forest restoration efforts.
Extreme Birding: Gull Watching at the Landfill
Sick of your favorite birding hotspot? Try the dump.
The 4-Second Nap: Unusual Sleep Habits of Animals
From dozing with half a brain to napping seconds at a time, these animals evolved unique ways to catch z’s.
Borax Lake Chub: Conserving a High Desert Survivor
This fish has adapted to a lake high in arsenic and heavy metals. But human activity poses a greater challenge.
