Novels for Nature Lovers: The Climate Edition

Four fantastic works of fiction that take a long, hard look at the Anthropocene. 

Justine E. Hausheer

Camera Trapping As Mainstream Nature Activity

More enthusiasts turn to camera trapping to connect to the wildlife that roams when they aren’t looking.

Matthew L. Miller

Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants?

House finches have become a backyard favorite. And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants.

Lauren D. Pharr

Crawling with Crickets: The Insect Swarm of the Western US

Across the west, this large, occasionally cannibalistic insect swarms by the millions.

Ken Keffer

This Catfish Doesn’t Just Move on Land, It Reffles

This catfish doesn't just walk. It reffles. New research on the terrestrial movements of an invasive catfish.

Matthew L. Miller

How the Fallow Deer Took Over the World

The fallow deer is rare in its native habitat. But it has spread across the world. Here’s how.

Matthew L. Miller

Why Sick Bats Self-Isolate

Research shows that normally social bats self-isolate when sick.

Kris Millgate

Three New Field Guides for Bird & Weather Nerds

Here are three great new field guides that will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about weather phenomena, how to identify bird nests, and the ins and outs of bird families of North America.

Justine E. Hausheer

Burrowing Owls Face an Uncertain Future

Why are burrowing owls declining? Research and hope for the underground owl of the Americas.

Christine Peterson

Can Kelp Help Mussel Farms Thrive?

Scientists in New Zealand and the United States are using everything from GoPros to kitchen sponges to study the ecological benefits of kelp farms.

Justine E. Hausheer

True Grit: Adventures in Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Research

Researcher Lauren Pharr enters the intense realm of woodpecker research – and climbing trees.

Lauren D. Pharr

Buffered by Bears: Why Foxes Hang Out Near A Top Predator

A new study suggests gray foxes use bears as a coyote buffer.

Kris Millgate