Possum Terrors and Rediscovering Urban Wildlife

How a move across the world - and a terrifying possum - helped me rediscover urban wildlife.

Justine E. Hausheer

Salmon Migrate Using Earth’s Magnetic Field

A new study shows that even nonmigratory salmon are directed by the earth’s magnetic pull.

Christine Peterson

A Tale of Two Paths to the World in 2050

Can the world actually meet people’s needs for food, water and energy while doing more to protect nature? Is it even theoretically possible? New science says, Yes, but there are a lot strings attached.

Cara Cannon Byington

Ghost Bat: Meet Australia’s False Vampire

The pale bat with a soft but deadly embrace.

Matthew L. Miller

Bet You Can’t Name the World’s Fastest Mammal

It’s not what you think. Hint: It’s related to Halloween.

Matthew L. Miller

The Mystery of the Dying Mesquites

If a tree dies in the desert, will anyone notice before it’s too late?

Matthew L. Miller

The Evolution of Eating in Bear Country

Once, people came to Yellowstone not to see bears, but to feed bears.

Kris Millgate

Why are Yellowstone’s Swans Disappearing?

Yellowstone, the place that saved trumpeter swans, is now losing them.

Christine Peterson

Recovery: Prairies Under the Sea

Seagrass restoration efforts around the globe are paying off for people and nature.

Ted Williams

Fall Foliage: When, Why & How Vibrant Will Maple Leaves Be?

Looking to enjoy the fall foliage show in the Northeast? Here’s everything you need to enjoy the natural spectacle.

Lisa Ballard

My Penn’s Woods, Ever Changing

When the author steps into a Pennsylvania forest, it’s like he never left. But the forest is changing, fast.

Matthew L. Miller

The Amazing Ancient Fishes of Africa

Meet fish that can breathe air, hibernate and even fly.

Solomon David