Nature Nerd Trivia: Whales

Think twice before you invite me to your local trivia night.  It’s not that I don’t like trivia (I love […]

Justine E. Hausheer

The Rainbows of Bristol Bay

Research on the rainbow trout of Bristol Bay reveals the complexity of this watershed.

Matthew L. Miller

Dumpster Diving Helps Urban Wood Storks Survive

New research suggests that urban environments can act as a buffer for wetland bird species when natural food sources become unpredictable.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Eat, Prey, Love: Fast Facts on the Remarkable Praying Mantis

Now is a great time to encounter this common backyard predator.

Kris Millgate

Cassowary Quest: A Tale of Danger and Defecation

Cassowaries — and their massive piles of poop — are incredibly important to the rainforest ecosystems where they live.

Justine E. Hausheer

Think Pigeons Are Boring? Not These Birds

Neon pink pigeons? Rainbow-colored doves? These are 10 of our favorite pigeons and doves from around the world.

Justine E. Hausheer

How Do You Count Sharks When You Can’t See Them?

Scientists are studying coastal shark communities around coral reefs by looking at what the animals leave behind: pieces of their skin.

Cara Cannon Byington

Story type: TNC Science Brief

A Field Guide to Finding Cool Moths

Finding and identifying moths is a growing nature hobby. Here’s how to get started.

Ken Keffer

Hawaiʻian Snails: A Tale of Discovery and Rediscovery

A new Hawaiʻian snail species is described for the first time in 60 years.

Matthew L. Miller

Campground Critters: A Natural and Personal History

Outhouse porcupines led me away from camp…and to a naturalist’s life.

Matthew L. Miller

Better Mapping for Better Management of Gabon’s Coastal Wetlands (and Beyond)

If a picture is worth a thousand words, an accurate map may well be worth an entire novel. In Gabon, scientists are working to map a healthy future for Gabon's coastal wetlands.

Cara Cannon Byington

Story type: TNC Science Brief

The Crocodile Hunter Was My Childhood Hero

All conservationists have an origin story. For me, it was Steve Irwin.

Justine E. Hausheer