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

Shrikes: Meet the Bird That Impales Prey on Spikes

If you’ve ever found a small animal impaled on a spike, odds are it was killed by a shrike.

Justine E. Hausheer

Recovery: Zombie Mouse Apocalypse

Island birds face a new and horrific threat, but help is on the way.

Ted Williams

Sun Bear: World’s Smallest Bear Has Surprisingly Human Traits

The tiny sun bear is solitary and elusive, but it can mimic facial expressions like a human.

Christine Peterson

Is There a Bobcat in Your Backyard?

Bobcats are moving into our neighborhoods. Here’s why.

Matthew L. Miller

Blue Jay: A New Look At a Common Feeder Bird

Does the blue jay get a bad rap as bird feeder bully?

Matthew L. Miller

Recovery: A Plague of Bullfrogs

Bullfrogs are wondrous creatures – until they’re introduced outside their native range.

Ted Williams

A New Life for Old Bird Data

Old bird data for TNC preserves is often hidden in filing cabinets. But what can those records teach us about current conservation efforts?

Karen de Boer