The Weird, Wondrous and Vulnerable American Horseshoe Crab

Can the horseshoe crab, an animal that has survived largely unchanged for 450 million years, continue its remarkable record of longevity in a world dominated by humans? Maybe. Maybe not.

Cara Cannon Byington

The Invasive Catfish That Walks Across Parking Lots

Walking catfish hunt prey in parking lots. A fish out of water story.

Matthew L. Miller

Eleven Awesome Owls From Around The World

Whoooo knew owls could be so awesome?

Justine E. Hausheer

A Wildlife Lover’s Time Machine Wish List

If you could go back in time, what species would be on your wish list?

Justine E. Hausheer

Indigenous Knowledge Helps Map Habitat for the Threatened Bilby

New research is the first of its kind to incorporate indigenous knowledge into predictive species distribution maps.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Backyard Birding in Central India to Beat Lockdown

An Indian nature photographer finds solace in the birds viewed from his balcony.

Ashok Biswal

Weird and Unbelievable Facts About Earwigs

From caring mothers to strange courtship, earwigs are full of surprises.

Matthew L. Miller

Can Duck Poop Spread Invasive Fish?

New research shows carp eggs can remain viable after passing through a duck’s digestive tract.

Matthew L. Miller

Forest Surprise: A Wolf Story

What happens when the coyote you see on your morning hike isn't a coyote, but a lone Mexican grey wolf on a walkabout.

Tana Kappel

Meet the Mountain Chickadee

Fascinating facts about a lesser-known relative of the black-capped chickadee.

Lisa Ballard

A Better Way to Protect Birds From Power Lines

Millions of birds are killed every year in collisions with power lines. Now, scientists have discovered installing suspended, rotating devices known as ''flappers'' is the most effective way to reduce bird deaths. 

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

13 Writing Awards for Cool Green Science

In 2019, Cool Green Science stories won 13 awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.

The Editors