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Scientists (Re)Re-discover the Australian Night Parrot. Now What?
Now that scientists have confirmed that Night Parrots do indeed still roam the spinifex-covered Australian outback, where does that leave conservationists?
A Sing-sing Welcome in Iwarame
Conservancy scientists receive an unforgettable welcome in Papua New Guinea.
Journey to Musiamunat: Trekking into the Adelbert Mountains
Follow Conservancy scientists on a three-day trek into Papua New Guinea’s Adelbert Mountains, one of the most remote and hard-to-access places that the Conservancy works.
A Day in the Life of a Field Scientist – Papua New Guinea Edition
Ever wonder what it’s like to spend two weeks doing scientific fieldwork in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea? Now you know.
Bioacoustics for Conservation Land-Use Planning
Conservancy scientists are using innovative acoustic sampling data to inform conservation land use planning in Papua New Guinea’s rainforests.
Eavesdropping on the Sounds of the Rainforest
Nature Conservancy scientists venture deep into the mountains of Papua New Guinea to record the soundscape of the forest, gathering biodiversity data for conservation land-use planning.
Obsessed by Nature: The World of Fishy Life Listing
Most anglers are content with their bass and trout. But some want to catch…everything. Welcome to the world where fishing meets life listing.
Recovery: Rare Turtle Gets a Second Chance
Only 300 Plymouth redbellies remained – making them arguably the continent’s rarest turtle. They were confined to one county. And they weren’t breeding. What saved the redbelly from extinction?
Epic Birding Fails: Lyrebirds in Australia
Birders Justine E. Hausheer and Tim Boucher set out to find the Albert's Lyrebird in Australia. One of them succeeds, and the other adds another nemesis bird to their list.
Camera Trap Meets Studio Lighting: Stunning Images and the Story Behind Them
Camera traps provide important scientific evidence of creatures that we seldom see, but the usual camera trap pictures are not quality wildlife art. Enter Jonny Armstrong.
Searching for the Rare “Crusty Nautilus” in the Bismarck Sea
Richard Hamilton embarks on a mission to find a rare nautilus species off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Adventures with Bowfin, North America’s Underdog(fish)
The bowfin has proven tougher than T. rex. But is it tough enough to survive humanity?
