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For the Love of Cutthroat Trout
Why go to the trouble to catch 8-inch trout in remote streams?
Cool and Overlooked Critters of the Sagebrush Sea
Move over sage grouse: here are 9 other cool critters of the sagebrush-steppe.
Make Lithium Extraction in the U.S. “Smart from the Start”
While the U.S. has potential to be a global lithium producer, careful planning will be required to avoid and limit damage near potential extraction sites.
Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism
Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.
Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird
Meet the bat falcon, one of 5 new species added to the American Birding Association's checklist.
In the Field with Wolverines
A biologist’s memorable experiences tracking wolverines in central Idaho.
Lost Orchid Found: Flower “Extinct” Since 1902 Blooms
An amateur naturalist finds a plant that’s been “extinct” for more than a century.
It’s a Trap: Managing Cowbirds to Save Songbirds
Trapping cowbirds may be necessary to protect some songbird species. But when is trapping too much?
How to Remove Skunk Scent (And No, It’s Not Tomato Juice)
Did your pet have a run-in with a skunk? Here’s a three-ingredient recipe that actually works to remove the stench. No tomato juice required.
Protecting and Restoring the Floodplain Forest
Floodplain forests are among the most biologically rich habitats, but they’re critically imperiled.
The Jumping Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
Meet the strange slugs that do a breakdance for defense.
Wildfire Resilience Treatments Work
With the western United States facing increasingly severe fires and a megadrought, active forest management offers a more resilient future.
