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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.
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.
