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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.
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.
The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents
With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.
Seeds of Change: Ensuring the Future for Healthy Prairies
For a healthy and resilient prairie, diverse seed sources are key.
Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird
With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?
Visiting US National Parks (Virtually)
Check out this treasure trove of virtual nature experiences — from sound libraries, to web cams, to virtual events at US national parks.
Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show
Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.
The Hidden History in My Backyard
Somewhere was mundane as your own backyard can have a hidden history.
Local Critter Quest: Spot a Pocket Gopher
Are you up for the challenge of finding this underground mammal?
A Naturalist’s Guide to the South African Cape
From great white sharks to meerkats, from wildflower blooms to endemic birds, a guide to the South African Cape’s unique biodiversity.
