Recovery: Darters and Values

Darters, the native fish once belittled as “cold slimy things,” face a more hopeful future.

Ted Williams

When Fish Eat Birds

The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.

Matthew L. Miller

Can Cities Replace Wildlands for Pollinators?

New research shows that green space in cities could provide vital habitat for pollinators.

Christine Peterson

Seven Wildlife Diseases You’ve Never Heard Of

Wildlife diseases are an often-overlooked threat. We give you the short details on seven little-known bacteria, fungi or viruses threatening wild species.

Justine E. Hausheer

Where Have All the House Sparrows Gone?

The house sparrow, one of the world’s most abundant birds, is in widespread decline. What’s going on?

Matthew L. Miller

How President Herbert Hoover Helped Save the Koala

Koalas were almost hunted to extinction last century, until American President Herbert Hoover helped put a stop to the trade.

Justine E. Hausheer

Make A Home For Wildlife

You can make a difference for conservation in your own backyard. A new book tells you how.

Matthew L. Miller

The Conservation Story of the Kenya Black Leopard

The first scientific confirmation of a black leopard in Kenya is a story of conservation, community and coexistence.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Bizarre American Bittern

The American Bittern may look nondescript, but it’s full of surprises. Learn more about one of the more unusual marsh denizens.

Kelsey Roseth

Could Nanoparticles Save Thousands From Death By Snake Bite?

Up to 100,000 people die of snakebites globally each year. Could nanoparticles offer a solution?

Christine Peterson

Mountain Lion at Phantom Canyon Preserve

A mountain lion makes an appearance at Phantom Canyon Preserve in Colorado.

Matthew L. Miller

In Pictures: Saving Papua New Guinea’s Sea Cucumbers

View photographs from our reporter’s journey to Manus, where local communities are taking sustainable sea cucumber management into their own hands.

Justine E. Hausheer