Connect with Nature
Our stories bring nature to you… in your backyard, a nearby park, and around the world. From wildlife to wild places, follow your curiosity and explore with us.
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Three New Nature Books from CSIRO Publishing
Three excellent new Australian nature books from CSIRO.
What the Tiger Shark Ate (and Why it Matters)
When a tiger shark coughs up an echidna, it’s more than internet gold—it’s a surprisingly useful clue to our changing oceans.
Spring Fling: A Morning on the Sage Grouse Lek
A wildlife filmmaker’s dance in the dark with sage grouse.
7 of the World’s Little-Known Fish Migrations
Let’s take a look at some fascinating, overlooked freshwater fish migrations.
On the Trail of Snow Leopards, from Camera Traps to Habitat Maps
How modern technology and local communities are charting a path for snow leopards in Mongolia.
Cool Facts About the Pronghorn and Its Migration
The world’s second-fastest land animal sheds its horns. And it’s not an antelope.
Explore Outdoors
Explore nature near you & the places where TNC works.
Fire, Grazing and Prairie Renewal: How Burn Frequency Shapes Tallgrass Ecosystems
Healthy tallgrass prairies need fire, but new science shows there is no one-size-fits all burn regime.
Dark Skies & Rare Insects: A West Texas Preserve Becomes a Hotbed for Research
TNC’s Davis Mountains Preserve is an international dark sky reserve, but it’s also a hotspot for ecological research, from rare insects to bats.
Going Ghostbusters on Peatlands
Conservationists take the first steps towards restoring some Minnesota peatlands.
8 of the World’s Little-Known Wildlife Migrations
Learn about 8 of the animal world’s little-known migrations, from zooplankton to mole salamanders to colorful Australian parrots in peril.
For Climate Adaptation, Forests Offer More Than Carbon Storage
New research finds that forests play a far greater role in protecting people from climate change than previously recognized.
Reading the Tree Rings
By reading tree rings, scientists can see evidence of rainy years, periods of drought, bug infestations, forest fires and even volcanic eruptions.
Know Your Nature
Stories that satisfy your curiosity about the natural world.
Catching Sharks for Science
On Long Beach Island, volunteer anglers help researchers uncover the hidden journeys of sharks in threatened salt marsh ecosystems.
How Extreme Winter Weather Can Affect Wildlife
How extreme winter weather can challenge many species, from opossums to manatees to Carolina wrens. What are you seeing in your neighborhood?
Seeing the Salt Marsh for the Sharks
Shark tagging in New Jersey’s salt marshes reveals migration patterns and shows how restoring wetlands strengthens vulnerable coasts.
It Takes a Village: What Birds Teach Us About Cooperation and Family
Why do some birds raise chicks that aren’t their own? A look at the surprising strategy of cooperative breeding and what drives it.
Stress-Testing Corals to Find Raja Ampat’s Most Resilient Reefs
Low-tech field science and community partnerships combine to help identify the most climate-resilient reefs in Raja Ampat.
Case Study: Sustainable Sea Cucumber Fisheries Offer Both Rewards & Challenges
Sustainable fisheries can be a win-win solutions for both conservation and local communities, especially in the Indo-Pacific. But establishing them comes with unique challenges.
