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When Mammals Glow in the Dark
Scientists are discovering dozens of mammals that glow under ultraviolet light, from flying squirrels to wombats to African springhares.
Hope and Peril for North America’s “Snow Parrot”
North America’s sole remaining native parrot faces an endless litany of threats. But there’s hope.
Remove the Rats, Restore the Seashore
New science from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands finds that eradicating invasive rodents helps restore marine habitats, too.
50 Fish, 50 States: Whitefish & the End of the World as We Know It
You can’t freeze time, even when ice fishing
Giving Wildlife Room to Roam in the Face of Climate Change
Why Idaho’s Pioneer Mountains give wildlife room to roam in the face of climate change.
For Transplanted Tortoises, Who Lives and Who Dies?
Research into the survival of desert tortoises holds keys for successful assisted climate migration.
How to See a Red Fox in Winter
Now is the perfect time to see (or smell) a fox. Here’s how.
Even for Solitary Squirrels, It’s Better to Know the Neighbors
Anti-social red squirrels still live longer if they have frequent interactions with each other.
Why Pandas Are Rubbing Themselves with Horse Manure
It’s true: for years, giant pandas have been rubbing horse manure on themselves. New research suggests a reason.
Indigenous Lands Are Critical for Mammal Conservation
A new analysis reveals the importance of indigenous lands to global mammal conservation.
Bowerbirds: Meet the Bird World’s Kleptomaniac Love Architects
They display, they dance, and they collect baubles like a jealous hoarder. Meet Australia’s incredible bowerbirds.
When Only a Hippopotamus Will Do
Hippos for the holidays? Some weird stories of human-hippo relations.
