The Weasel on the Toilet & Other Weird Species Discoveries

Sometimes, species are discovered (or rediscovered) in weird and wonderful circumstances.

Justine E. Hausheer

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.

Matthew L. Miller

New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds

What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?

Christopher E. Latimer and Christina Kennedy

Is Our Love of Pets a Conservation Crisis?

Your beloved dogs and cats? They’re taking a devastating toll on global biodiversity.

Matthew L. Miller

Using Science to Select Flagship Species

New research provides science-based way to identify flagship species for effective biodiversity conservation.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

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.

Corinna Riginos

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.

Matthew L. Miller

Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not

What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.

Christine Peterson

Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent

A rodent the size of a Labrador retriever? You won’t believe the life of the capybara.

Matthew L. Miller

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.

Matthew L. Miller

50 Fish, 50 States: Razorback Sucker Nursery

A new project in Utah gives endangered fish a fighting chance.

Matthew L. Miller

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.

Matthew L. Miller