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Shrinking Birds with Longer Wings?
Are the shrinking body sizes of birds connected to climate change, or something else?
The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears
What’s that trailing from the bear? (It's not the cute cub)...It's an overlooked (and gross) creature of salmon ecosystems.
Camera Trapping As Mainstream Nature Activity
More enthusiasts turn to camera trapping to connect to the wildlife that roams when they aren’t looking.
This Catfish Doesn’t Just Move on Land, It Reffles
This catfish doesn't just walk. It reffles. New research on the terrestrial movements of an invasive catfish.
How the Fallow Deer Took Over the World
The fallow deer is rare in its native habitat. But it has spread across the world. Here’s how.
Electronic Monitoring Could Be Key for Data-Poor Longline Fisheries
Electronic monitoring can provide much-needed data on catch and discards on longline tuna fisheries.
Protected Areas are Vital, but they are not Enough for Lasting Biodiversity Conservation
Sustaining global biodiversity requires broadening the area-based conservation toolkit beyond protected areas.
Why Sick Bats Self-Isolate
Research shows that normally social bats self-isolate when sick.
Burrowing Owls Face an Uncertain Future
Why are burrowing owls declining? Research and hope for the underground owl of the Americas.
Invasive Wild Pigs = 1 Million Cars Per Year of Carbon Emissions
Australian scientists estimate that invasive wild pigs release the carbon-dioxide emissions equivalent of more than 1 million cars per year.
Can Kelp Help Mussel Farms Thrive?
Scientists in New Zealand and the United States are using everything from GoPros to kitchen sponges to study the ecological benefits of kelp farms.
True Grit: Adventures in Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Research
Researcher Lauren Pharr enters the intense realm of woodpecker research – and climbing trees.
