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These Carnivorous Snails Slurp Earthworms Like Spaghetti
Meet the powelliphanta snail, a weird and wonderful New Zealand endemic that slurps earthworms like pasta.
One Size Does Not Fit All for Sustainable Livestock Production
Understanding economic, environmental, and social and cultural contexts is essential to achieving sustainable livestock production.
Elk in the East: A View to a Dramatic Conservation Success
Elk once roamed across much of North America. After more than a century’s absence, they’re thriving in the Appalachians.
Humboldt Penguins on the Edge
Next time you’re in need of an odd animal fact to fill a conversational lull, consider the nesting preferences of the Humboldt penguin.
In Indonesian Borneo, A Hopeful Future for Orangutans
Well-managed forests and community involvement are changing the narrative for orangutan conservation.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Wildlife of Indonesian Borneo’s Forests
Camera trap footage from the Wehea Protection Forest in East Kalimantan reveals sun bears, great argus and more.
Camera Trap Chronicles: Orangutans of Indonesian Borneo
Orangutans spend most of their time in trees, but camera traps provide a glimpse of the apes on ground.
Following Frogs into the Flames
Tree frogs seem to disappear during a forest fire. Do they migrate? Do they die? A researcher set out to find them.
The Science of Snakehead Slime
How do invasive snakeheads move on land? The answer may lie with another of the snakehead’s infamous features: its slime.
Seeing the Forest for the Community
Charting a new future for forest conservation in the Appalachians must benefit local communities.
Restoring Appalachian Forests After a Legacy of Mining
Shaping a resilient future for forests means a lot of planting. And a lot of ripping and tearing.
How Will Climate Change Affect the Spread of Invasive Species?
Many non-native species will likely flourish under climate change, but there are still things we can do to stop their spread.
