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How Can You Stop a Disease-Carrying Mosquito?
An effort to slow the spread of deadly avian malaria is giving Hawaiian forest birds a fighting chance.
Utah Nursery Gives Endangered Fish a Place to Grow
Razorback suckers have faced a perilous future on the Colorado River. A Moab preserve offers hope.
Earlier Springs Cause Problems for Birds
A climate change induced mismatch between green up and migration may prove too much for some species. But researchers say there’s still hope
When Sea Cucumbers Spawn, Where Do Their Larvae Go?
New research on sea cucumber genetics indicates that locally managed marine areas are a good way to protect this fishery for communities.
Meet the World’s Largest Freshwater Crayfish
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Zoe Starke shares her experience studying the 13-pound Tasmanian giant crayfish.
What Does Urbanization Mean for Melbourne’s Platypus?
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Brendan Cohen recounts his kayak journey along the Yarra River, where platypus are under threat from urbanization.
A Future with Sturgeon: A Personal Journey with Dinosaur Fish
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Joseph Hill recounts his experiences helping to protect Atlantic sturgeon.
From Moose to Marmots, Microclimates Could Provide Climate Buffer
Microclimates — variation in everything from rock formations to vegetation — will help species survive the current and future climate crisis.
Connect to Nature Near You: 4 Fun + Informative (+Free) Apps
Looking for free and informative mobile apps to help you connect with nature near you wherever you are? We've got you covered. Pristine natural areas not required.
Notes from Eclipses Past: Nervous Hippos, Sad Ducks & Bewildered Ground Squirrels
How do animals react to solar eclipses? Scientists don't know much, but what they do know is, well, sometimes a little weird.
50 Fish, 50 States: Bass of the Waterfalls
The shoal bass faces some serious threats. But a new legion of fans bring hope for this species.
Did You Know Sandhill Cranes Dye Their Feathers?
Sandhill cranes add a rusty-brown color to their gray feathers each spring.
