Discover stories in United States
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.
The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine
Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it.
Big Gulp: Blue Catfish Eats Wood Duck
Blue catfish will eat just about anything. Including a duck.
How Sea-level Rise Impacts Marsh Sparrows
Scientists are studying the effects of sea-level rise on salt marshes, and two imperiled sparrow species.
When Wildfire Comes to Nature Conservancy Preserves
This year, wildfire affected dozens of Nature Conservancy preserves. How did they fare?
A Survey for the Chihuahua Chub
On New Mexico’s Mimbres River, a survey for an endangered fish species.
Moose in the Morning: 20 Years of Silver Creek
Twenty years of conservation writing, and a creek runs through it.
8 Cool US Mammals You Haven’t Seen
Search for these cool but cryptic mammals across the United States.
This Catfish Doesn’t Just Move on Land, It Reffles
This catfish doesn't just walk. It reffles. New research on the terrestrial movements of an invasive catfish.
Burrowing Owls Face an Uncertain Future
Why are burrowing owls declining? Research and hope for the underground owl of the Americas.
Can Kelp Help Mussel Farms Thrive?
Scientists in New Zealand and the United States are using everything from GoPros to kitchen sponges to study the ecological benefits of kelp farms.
