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Saved by Sand Dunes
On the five year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, a return to the Jersey Shore towns saved by sand dunes.
Epic Duck: The Story of the Canvasback
Meet the canvasback, a striking bird with an even more striking conservation story.
A Brief Field Guide to the Rocks at Blowing Rocks
What, exactly, are the rocks at the Conservancy's Blowing Rocks preserve? And why do they sometimes blow like geysers?
Give Me Shelter
Our writer is in Cape May during fall migration. She could be birding, so why is she climbing around on a roof without her binoculars instead?
Recovery: Extricating Reptiles from the Pit of Despair
Nevada bans all commercial take of reptiles, the last state to do so. The story behind the ban.
Can Pine Squirrels Change the Evolution of a Forest?
Could the loud but small pine squirrel have an outsized impact on how Western U.S. forests look?
How Can the Pronghorn Cross the Fence?
Pronghorns may be the second fastest land mammal on earth, but a simple fence can stop them in their tracks.
Satellite-Tagged Sharks Provide New Data on Gulf Migrations
Follow Nature Conservancy scientists as they tag sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to better understand their migration.
Tips for Seeing Wolves and Bears in Yellowstone
Want to see a gray wolf, black bear or grizzly in Yellowstone? Expert tips for making the most of your predator spotting adventure.
Noise Pollution is Pervasive in U.S. Protected Areas
New research shows that human-created noise pollution is pervasive across protected areas in the United States.
Five Endangered Species Recoveries You’ve Never Heard Of
Five successes of the Endangered Species Act worth celebrating.
Bison, Pioneers of the Prairie, Return to Kankakee Sands
In October of 2016, 23 bison from South Dakota were released on the prairie in Kankakee Sands.
