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Possum Terrors and Rediscovering Urban Wildlife
How a move across the world - and a terrifying possum - helped me rediscover urban wildlife.
Salmon Migrate Using Earth’s Magnetic Field
A new study shows that even nonmigratory salmon are directed by the earth’s magnetic pull.
Ghost Bat: Meet Australia’s False Vampire
The pale bat with a soft but deadly embrace.
The Mystery of the Dying Mesquites
If a tree dies in the desert, will anyone notice before it’s too late?
The Evolution of Eating in Bear Country
Once, people came to Yellowstone not to see bears, but to feed bears.
Fall Foliage: When, Why & How Vibrant Will Maple Leaves Be?
Looking to enjoy the fall foliage show in the Northeast? Here’s everything you need to enjoy the natural spectacle.
My Penn’s Woods, Ever Changing
When the author steps into a Pennsylvania forest, it’s like he never left. But the forest is changing, fast.
The Amazing Ancient Fishes of Africa
Meet fish that can breathe air, hibernate and even fly.
Managing Fisheries in the Face of Climate Change
Climate change is impacting fisheries, but regulating agencies are ill-equipped to respond to the challenges.
Nurseries Restore Staghorn Coral in the Florida Keys
Hands-on coral restoration will help save reefs in the Florida Keys.
Human Health At Risk As Tropical Forests Disappear
Widespread forest clearing in Indonesia could be putting people’s health at risk, as trees provide powerful cooling services.
The Ocean Has Almost No Wilderness Left
New research shows that just 13.2 percent of the ocean remains as wilderness, free from human impacts.
