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Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects
Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.
Seeds of Change: Ensuring the Future for Healthy Prairies
For a healthy and resilient prairie, diverse seed sources are key.
Birds that Carry Lit Candles & The Importance of Avian Innovation
In a town in western India, temple caretakers fill small cups with clarified butter to fuel lanterns for prayer. Or […]
Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.
The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.
Can Toads Heal Themselves of Deadly Chytrid Fungus?
New evidence suggests some toads bask in sun to heal themselves of chytrid fungus.
New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds
What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?
Using Science to Select Flagship Species
New research provides science-based way to identify flagship species for effective biodiversity conservation.
Reducing the Speed Limit Won’t Make Roads Safer for Wildlife
Not so fast: reducing speed limits may seem an easy way to reduce wildlife road deaths, but research suggests otherwise.
A New Way of Mapping Global Ecosystems
Scientists have created the first standardized, fine-scale map of global ecosystems, allowing them to better measure the effectiveness of protected areas and identify ecosystems in need of additional protection.
Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not
What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.
Co-Benefits for Biodiversity & Carbon in Remnant Forests
New science shows that remnant forests with the greatest tree-species richness also store the most carbon, creating a potential win-win for protecting biodiversity and reducing global carbon emissions.
50 Fish, 50 States: Razorback Sucker Nursery
A new project in Utah gives endangered fish a fighting chance.
