Meet the Tuatara: New Zealand’s Bizarre Ancient Reptile

Join ecologists as they search for tuatara — one of the world's most unique reptiles —in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.

Justine E. Hausheer

Extraterrestrial Impact: Rare Geological Find Provides Evidence of  “Unimaginable Devastation”

An extraordinary find at North Carolina’s Paint Farm reveals evidence of one of the largest extraterrestrial impacts to ever hit the planet.

Matthew L. Miller

A Bird’s Eye View: Drones Search for Grassland Birds in Colorado

At The Nature Conservancy’s Carpenter Ranch Preserve, drones assist in the search for grassland birds.

Lucy Haggard

A Partnership for a Healthier Appalachian Forest

Restoring a healthy Appalachian forest has many benefits, for wildlife and local communities.

Matthew L. Miller

Protecting the Plains-wanderer, Australia’s Odd Inland Shorebird

Grazing lands can help protect one of the most unique — and endangered — birds in the world: the Australian plains-wanderer.

Justine E. Hausheer

California Quail: Encounters with a Suburban Gamebird

Many bird species are declining, but the California quail is thriving in farm fields and suburbia of the western United States. Here’s a look at the life and times of this charismatic bird.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Kangaroos That Live in Trees

Tree-kangaroos are one of the world’s most bizarre and fascinating mammals.

Justine E. Hausheer

Cool Green Summer Book Review 2025

Whether you bird or fish or love the beach or just love a good story, our summer book review has something you'll love.

Matthew L. Miller

Exploring Idaho’s Thousand Springs Region

Crystal clear springs in southern Idaho, a legacy of Nature Conservancy protection efforts, are home to endemic species and offer outstanding recreational opportunities.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Spectacled Bear: South America’s Only Bear

South America’s only bear species is under threat from habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting. Scientists are working hard to study—and protect—this remarkable species.

Maria Camila Peña

The Overlooked Biodiversity of Appalachian Caves

The cave habitats of Tennessee and Kentucky have species that most will never see. Here are some of the unusual creatures found there.

Ken Keffer

Meet the Mole Crab, a Common and Surprising Beach Creature

Get up close with a fascinating crustacean you can find (and catch) on your next trip to the beach.

Matthew L. Miller