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Day of the (Turtle) Dogs
Meet the turtle dogs -- they track and retrieve turtles. For science!
For Brown Bears and Salmon, It’s Not Just About Numbers
New research shows how brown bears depend on the full complexity of salmon runs to make a living.
Want to Try Camera Trapping? Check Out This New Guide
Camera trapping combines old-fashioned field skills with the latest technology. A new guide will get you started.
No Binoculars Allowed: Learning to Bird By Ear
On a mission to learn bird calls, one nature nerd does the unthinkable… bird without binoculars. (Sort of.)
Could Spider Silk Become a Natural Replacement for Plastic?
Ounce for ounce, a spider web is one of the strongest structures on earth. Could it change our world?
What’s That Weird Duck In The Local Pond?
Have you seen a weird duck you can’t identify? We’re here to help you sort it out.
Investigating the Illegal Sea Turtle Trade
Nature Conservancy scientists are investigating the illegal turtle trade in the Solomon Islands.
What Scientists Can Learn from Sound and Silence
Sound holds the potential to help fill one of the most vexing evidence gaps in conservation: How do we know what we're doing is actually working?
Why You’re Seeing More Hawks at Your Birdfeeder
Hawks are reclaiming the city. A new study examines the factors most influencing this recolonization.
Feed the Bears to Save Them?
Everyone knows we shouldn’t feed the bears. But what if, in one instance, it’s necessary to save them from extinction?
No Caribou for Christmas: A Disappearing Herd Now Down To One
The last herd of caribou that crosses into the “lower 48” now has one animal. What happened?
The Bizarre and Disturbing Life of Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers are absolutely fascinating, despite an utter lack of charisma.
