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Is Our Love of Pets a Conservation Crisis?
Your beloved dogs and cats? They’re taking a devastating toll on global biodiversity.
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.
Is There a Bobcat in Your Backyard?
Bobcats are moving into our neighborhoods. Here’s why.
Blue Jay: A New Look At a Common Feeder Bird
Does the blue jay get a bad rap as bird feeder bully?
What We Know (And Don’t Know) About Cities & Biodiversity
Scientists don't know much about how human cities affect other species.
Do Hawks Eat Pets?
Is your dog or cat at risk from a hawk attack?
How the House Finch Conquered Your Feeder…and a Continent
The dramatic spread of the non-native bird we love, the house finch.
Fear the Squirrel: How Wildlife Causes Major Power Outages
Squirrels may pose a bigger threat to the power grid than cyber-attack.
A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Snakes
Snake expert and biologist David Steen helps you determine what that snake is. Spoiler: It’s not always a copperhead or cottonmouth.
Create Wildlife Habitat Around Your House
Tips and resources turn your yard into wildlife habitat – without bothering the neighbors.
A Field Guide to The Feral Parrots of the US
The US is home to dozens of feral parrot species. Here's a quick guide to identifying the most common birds.
A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Mammals
Never cry wolf when it’s a coyote, and other common wildlife cases of mistaken identity.
