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The Jumping Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
Meet the strange slugs that do a breakdance for defense.
Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish
Meet the overlooked South African wildlife: native fish. Can invasive species removal offer hope?
Wildfire Resilience Treatments Work
With the western United States facing increasingly severe fires and a megadrought, active forest management offers a more resilient future.
Deer Mice: Get to Know North America’s Most Abundant Mammal
New science and strange facts about North America’s quintessential rodent.
Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests
Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa.
The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine
Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
Why Do Flickers Knock on Your House?
Knock and roll: Get to know the northern flicker.
Big Gulp: Blue Catfish Eats Wood Duck
Blue catfish will eat just about anything. Including a duck.
Star Bright: What Are Dark Sky Reserves?
In a world of artificial light, how can we protect our view of the night skies?
Did You Know There Are Four Hyena Species?
Meet the hyenas you don’t know: cool creatures often unfairly persecuted.
An Asian Sea Eagle Is Roaming New England
A Steller's sea eagle has turned up in New England. Learn more about this bird's remarkable and unexpected journey.