The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds

Just like Shazam helps identify songs, the Merlin App does the same for birds, but for cedar wax wings and ovenbirds instead of 80s Hair Bands

Cara Cannon Byington

Gender-Based Violence Is a Conservation Issue: How Do We Respond?

“Here in Papua New Guinea, it’s challenging to be a woman. We depend on a healthy environment to put food […]

Meg Bresnahan and Robyn James

Do You Know the World’s Weirdest Wild Pigs?

Think you know pigs? Check out these wonderful, wild swine.

Matthew L. Miller

Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool

Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Oyster Hatcheries Help the Industry Adapt to Climate Change

How can the shellfish industry adapt to the challenges posed by climate change?

Hannah Packman

Big Gulp: Blue Catfish Eats Wood Duck

Blue catfish will eat just about anything. Including a duck.

Matthew L. Miller

Conservation-Friendly Farming Can Benefit Both Birds and Crops

Is farming in harmony with conservation efforts increasing the benefits or risks from birds?

Olivia Smith

Savanna Fire Management Can Fund Africa’s Protected Areas

A new study finds that fire management on Africa’s savannas can generate enough carbon revenue to help fill the funding gap for protected areas.

Justine E. Hausheer

Edward O. Wilson, Science Communicator

Remembering Edward O. Wilson, one of our best science communicators.

Matthew L. Miller

See Something Weird at the Bird Feeder? It’s Not Just You

Did you just see a weird bird at the feeder? You’re not alone.

Matthew L. Miller

How Hyenas Sanitize The City

In an Ethiopian city, spotted hyenas provide the garbage disposal.

Kris Millgate

Tropical Deforestation May Reduce Safe Work for Millions

Deforestation reduced safe work hours for more than 4.9 million people across the tropics.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief