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Cattle Graze Milkweed As Much As Grasses. Are There Implications for Monarchs?
Most researchers assume cattle avoid milkweed due to toxic compounds. New research finds that cattle graze milkweeds at least as […]
Story type: TNC Science Brief
Palmyra’s Fishing for Science Program Tags 1,000th Fish
Launched in 2018, the program tagged its 1000th fish on December 5, 2022—a significant milestone in a challenging environment.
Want To Help Researchers Understand Fireflies?
Take a new look at the flashing fireflies in your backyard.
Wildlife Sightings: Share or Stay Quiet?
There are times when sharing a photo of a wild animal can lead to its death.
Cool and Overlooked Critters of the Sagebrush Sea
Move over sage grouse: here are 9 other cool critters of the sagebrush-steppe.
The Logging Industry Can Help Protect Tropical Birds
Well-managed logging concessions can play a critical role in species conservation. A new study quantifies the conservation responsibility of the […]
Story type: TNC Science Brief
Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism
Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.
In the Field with Wolverines
A biologist’s memorable experiences tracking wolverines in central Idaho.
Meet the World’s Largest Land Crab
The coconut crab can lift 60 pounds and crack coconuts. It’s also facing a perilous future.
It’s a Trap: Managing Cowbirds to Save Songbirds
Trapping cowbirds may be necessary to protect some songbird species. But when is trapping too much?
Finding Mini Frogs: These Aren’t Babies, They’re Just Little
Some offspring, like killdeer shorebirds, are replicas of their parents. The ever-feathered and extremely protective adult chirpers nesting in neighborhood […]
8 Cool Wild Cats You Probably Don’t Know
Move over lions and tigers. Meet these cryptic but cool wild cats.
