The Bizarre and Disturbing Life of Sea Cucumbers

Sea cucumbers are absolutely fascinating, despite an utter lack of charisma.

Justine E. Hausheer

Amazing Sands From Around the World

Sand comes in an absolute rainbow of colors — from teal to orange to black, white, blue, and even pink — but only if you know where to look.

Justine E. Hausheer

11 Wildly Colored Moths to Brighten Your Day

A celebration of the beauty of moths.

Kelsey Roseth

The Amazing Ancient Fishes of Africa

Meet fish that can breathe air, hibernate and even fly.

Solomon David

How Wild Predators Can Improve Human Health

Wild predators are almost always painted as the villain in myth and popular culture, but the truth is that predators are key for healthy ecosystems, and even healthy people.

Justine E. Hausheer

Meet the World’s 10 Most Endangered Sharks

More research is urgently needed to support improved conservation measures for world’s ten most critically endangered sharks.

Lisa Feldkamp

Thanks Dad! Five Surprising Ways Wildlife Fathers Play Outsized Roles

Five stories of unusual wildlife “dads” in honor of Father’s Day.

Christine Peterson

Review: Fishing and Conservation

Three great new reads and references for angler-conservationists.

Matthew L. Miller

Six Ways Sound Data Is Changing Conservation

The world is a noisy place — and scientists can use that sound to help protect wildlife and wild places.

Justine E. Hausheer

9 Strange and Surprising Nature Facts

We’re celebrating Earth Week with nine stories that prove science fact is sometimes stranger than science fiction.

Lisa Feldkamp

Earth Optimism: 9 Reasons to Feel Positive About the Planet

For Earth Week, here are 9 reasons for optimism and hope.

Matthew L. Miller

Review: Eating and Conservation

Four books that explore sustainable eating in ways that are humorous, thought-provoking and even infuriating.

Matthew L. Miller