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The Weasel on the Toilet & Other Weird Species Discoveries
Sometimes, species are discovered (or rediscovered) in weird and wonderful circumstances.
A Naturalist’s Guide to the South African Cape
From great white sharks to meerkats, from wildflower blooms to endemic birds, a guide to the South African Cape’s unique biodiversity.
New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds
What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?
Is Our Love of Pets a Conservation Crisis?
Your beloved dogs and cats? They’re taking a devastating toll on global biodiversity.
Using Science to Select Flagship Species
New research provides science-based way to identify flagship species for effective biodiversity conservation.
Reducing the Speed Limit Won’t Make Roads Safer for Wildlife
Not so fast: reducing speed limits may seem an easy way to reduce wildlife road deaths, but research suggests otherwise.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Cool Critters of New Hampshire
Otters feasting on fish, caterwauling bobcats and more images from the Hancock Wildlife Cam in New Hampshire.
Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not
What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.
Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent
A rodent the size of a Labrador retriever? You won’t believe the life of the capybara.
A Guide to Non-Native Deer in the United States
Have you seen a weird-looking deer? It might be one of these exotic species.
50 Fish, 50 States: Razorback Sucker Nursery
A new project in Utah gives endangered fish a fighting chance.
Wild Hamster: The Intriguing Story Behind The Household Pet
A look at the intriguing stories of wild hamsters, including why your pet runs on wheels.