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Backyard Birding in Central India to Beat Lockdown
An Indian nature photographer finds solace in the birds viewed from his balcony.
Weird and Unbelievable Facts About Earwigs
From caring mothers to strange courtship, earwigs are full of surprises.
Can Duck Poop Spread Invasive Fish?
New research shows carp eggs can remain viable after passing through a duck’s digestive tract.
Agriculture Can Be a Solution for Deforestation in Chiapas, Mexico
TNC's long commitment to conservation in Chiapas demonstrates the kind of place-based approach and creative partnerships required to make ecological intensification work for farmers and conservationists.
Tropical Deforestation Is Making the Worst Climate Predictions A Reality
Industrial-scale tropical deforestation is altering local climate as much as 100 years of global warming under a worst-case emissions scenario.
Expanding the Successful Sustainable Rivers Program
Dams aren’t going away. But a successful program better manages them for people and nature.
Tips for a Fun Nature Scavenger Hunt
Want your kids to have fun in nature? Start a scavenger hunt.
Science for Evaluating Flood Risk + Improving Community Resilience
A new study examines flooding from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence and finds current hazard maps are inadequate for accurately assessing flood risks and protecting communities in North Carolina.
How Hitchhiking Oysters Build New Reefs
In Australia, juvenile oysters hitch rides on mud whelks, subjecting them to a slow-motion death by starvation. Killer oysters. Sort of.
An Encounter with Mating Gopher Snakes
Observing snakes is sure to wake you out of a trail-run trance.
Debt Conversions Can Advance Marine Conservation
Refinancing national debt can be a powerful tool for conservation.
Using Science & Culture to Assess Billabong Health
In northern Australia, scientists and young indigenous rangers are working together to gain a better understanding of billabong health.
