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On the Hunt for Bats
Conservationists want to help the endangered Mexican long-nosed bat. But first they have to find it.
A Nature Conservancy Volunteer’s Hunt for Champion Trees
Gary Williamson and his friends have found more Champion Trees – the largest of their species – than anyone. And at age 82, he’s still searching.
Beyond the Eucalyptus: Discovering Biodiversity and Conservation at Chile’s Valdivian Coastal Reserve
From Darwin's foxes to güiña wildcats and the world's smallest deer...more than 20 years of camera trapping reveal the VCR is a box of surprises.
Birding the Outer Banks’ Hidden Gem: Nags Head Woods Preserve
Birding at Nags Head Woods is a chance to experience a quieter, wilder side of the Outer Banks, one where centuries-old trees shelter migrating songbirds.
Fire, Grazing and Prairie Renewal: How Burn Frequency Shapes Tallgrass Ecosystems
Healthy tallgrass prairies need fire, but new science shows there is no one-size-fits all burn regime.
Dark Skies & Rare Insects: A West Texas Preserve Becomes a Hotbed for Research
TNC's Davis Mountains Preserve is an international dark sky reserve, but it's also a hotspot for ecological research, from rare insects to bats.
Case Study: Sustainable Sea Cucumber Fisheries Offer Both Rewards & Challenges
Sustainable fisheries can be a win-win solutions for both conservation and local communities, especially in the Indo-Pacific. But establishing them comes with unique challenges.
Meet the Gopher Tortoise, Hero of the Longleaf Pinelands
Gopher tortoises are one of Florida’s most fascinating reptiles, and a keystone species of the longleaf pine ecosystem.
The Swift Fox Makes a Surprise Comeback
New research shows North America’s smallest canine might be more adaptable than anyone previously thought.
New Jersey Cats Caught on Camera
Photographer Steve Winter uses camera traps to capture stunning images of bobcats and other wildlife in New Jersey.
Call Boxes & Crow Effigies: Protecting Nesting Birds in Cape May
TNC is using call boxes, fake effigies, and bird decoys to protect nesting shorebirds on Cape May.
Extraterrestrial Impact: Rare Geological Find Provides Evidence of “Unimaginable Devastation”
An extraordinary find at North Carolina’s Paint Farm reveals evidence of one of the largest extraterrestrial impacts to ever hit the planet.
