10 Weird Ways You Could Be Spreading Invasive Species

From artificial Christmas trees to running shoes, we look at some of the ways you could be spreading invasive species.

Matthew L. Miller

On the Trail of Ghosts: Searching for Snow Leopards in Mongolia

Follow Conservancy scientist Joe Kiesecker on the trail for snow leopards in Mongolia's mountains.

Joseph Kiesecker

The Zebra Mussel Hunter

How do you find a fingernail-sized mussel in a large lake? Join us for an invasive species hunt in Minnesota.

Matthew L. Miller

Batteries that Run on Blood?

Yes, blood—specifically the part of hemoglobin that transports oxygen—significantly improves lithium-oxygen battery efficiency.

Cara Cannon Byington

Jumping Worms: The Creepy, Damaging Invasive You Don’t Know

Disturb a jumping worm and it’s like a nightcrawler on steroids. But put aside the creepy factor: jumping worms may be the next big threat to northern forests.

Matthew L. Miller

Saving Bats: Finding Solutions for White-Nose Syndrome

It’s not enough to document the effects of white-nose syndrome. A new effort is testing methods to stop the spread of this deadly bat disease.

Lisa Feldkamp

Daddy Longlegs Won’t Kill You

Daddy longlegs truly are amazing. Is there any truth to the myth that made them famous?

Lisa Feldkamp

Recovery: Humpback Chubs, New Values and New Hope for Endangered Native Fish

Once fisheries managers advocated that anglers squeeze and kill any native humpback chub they caught. But attitudes, they are a changing.

Ted Williams

How Much Do Wetlands Reduce Property Damage During Hurricanes?

A Collaborative Study with the Insurance Industry Four years ago this month, Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the US Atlantic […]

Siddharth Narayan

We Can Have Oceans Teeming with Fish with FishFace Technology

Good data about the size and distribution of fish sets sustainable fisheries apart from those that are overfished. FishFace uses facial recognition technology to supply that data in real time.

Lisa Feldkamp

Three Great Fall Reads: Natural Page Turners

Our fall book review features nature and conservation reads that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Matthew L. Miller

Koalas Have 2 Thumbs & Other Weird Australian Wildlife Facts

Not every animal in Australia wants to kill you, but they are all weird. Really weird.

Justine E. Hausheer