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The Love Stories of Sleepy Lizards
Meet the world's only monogamous reptile - the sleepy lizard - and the dedicated scientists who study it.
8 Cool US Mammals You Haven’t Seen
Search for these cool but cryptic mammals across the United States.
An Introduction to Bird Banding
Bird banding has become one of the most useful tactics in bird conservation. Here’s what you need to know.
Have You Seen A Weasel Lately?
Where have all the weasels gone? The small carnivores are in decline, and you can help.
How Citizen Science Aids Horseshoe Crab Conservation
New research shows just how useful citizen science is for horseshoe crab conservation.
The End of Trash Fish
It’s time to put the idea of “trash fish” where it belongs—in the trash.
50 Fish, 50 States: Freaks in the Hot Springs
When the water is not too hot, not too cold, expect fishy weirdness. Exhibit A: Matt Miller catches giraffe cichlids, native to Africa, in the desert. In Utah.
Wait. Northern Paper Wasps Recognize Each Other’s Faces?
Research shows that, for northern paper wasps, it pays to recognize your neighbor.
Shrinking Birds with Longer Wings?
Are the shrinking body sizes of birds connected to climate change, or something else?
The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears
What’s that trailing from the bear? (It's not the cute cub)...It's an overlooked (and gross) creature of salmon ecosystems.
Camera Trapping As Mainstream Nature Activity
More enthusiasts turn to camera trapping to connect to the wildlife that roams when they aren’t looking.
Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants?
House finches have become a backyard favorite. And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants.