Weird and Unbelievable Facts About Earwigs

From caring mothers to strange courtship, earwigs are full of surprises.

Matthew L. Miller

A Better Way to Protect Birds From Power Lines

Millions of birds are killed every year in collisions with power lines. Now, scientists have discovered installing suspended, rotating devices known as ''flappers'' is the most effective way to reduce bird deaths. 

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects

Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.

Matthew L. Miller

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 […]

Christine Peterson

Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.

The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.

Matthew L. Miller

Can Toads Heal Themselves of Deadly Chytrid Fungus?

New evidence suggests some toads bask in sun to heal themselves of chytrid fungus.

Christine Peterson

Using Science to Select Flagship Species

New research provides science-based way to identify flagship species for effective biodiversity conservation.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

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.

Corinna Riginos

Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not

What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.

Christine Peterson

A New Life for Old Bird Data

Old bird data for TNC preserves is often hidden in filing cabinets. But what can those records teach us about current conservation efforts?

Karen de Boer

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys

A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.

The Editors

Think Drones are Bad for Wildlife? These Videos May Change Your Mind

Drones deservedly have a bad reputation for terrifying wildlife, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Matthew L. Miller