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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.
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.
Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not
What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.
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?
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys
A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.
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.
Wrapping Trees to Find Reptiles
Scientists are searching for rare reptiles by wrapping trees with yoga-matt-like foam.
The Real Batmobile: A Citizen Scientist’s Night Drive
Monitoring bats on back roads is a citizen science project for the whole family…sort of.
Radio Tracking a Rare Crayfish
The Guyandotte crayfish was thought to be extinct. But it’s back.
Can Platypus Persist Alongside People?
Under threat from urban development, can this iconic Australian animal survive alongside us?
