Conservation
New Rainbow-Colored, Deep-Sea Fish Officially Described by Scientists in the Maldives
The new-to-science species was named after roses, the Maldivian national flower
To Protect Bighorn Sheep, Authorities Kill 58 Mountain Goats in Grand Teton National Park
The cull is part of an effort to safeguard the park's vulnerable sheep herd from the non-native species
California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals
The innovative project is a win for water, energy, air and climate
Sneaky Magpies Outwit Scientists by Removing Tracking Devices
The trackers were supposed to track movement behaviors but instead uncovered an unusual problem-solving behavior
Lit-Up Fishing Nets Dramatically Reduce Catch of Unwanted Sharks, Rays and Squid
Decorated nets entrapped fewer undesirable animals without significantly impacting the amount of target fish caught
Judge Restores Federal Protections for Gray Wolves in 44 States
The move is heralded as a conservation success but faces criticism from hunters and ranchers
At 190, Jonathan the Tortoise Is the World's Oldest
He will likely celebrate with some of his favorite activities: sunbathing, sleeping, eating, and mating
Wolves Keep Brain Worm–Spreading Deer Away From Moose Populations in Minnesota
Wildlife managers now face the challenge of creating conservation plans for all three species while maintaining balance between predator and prey animals
A Hippo's Response to an Unknown Caller? A Blast of Poop and a Rowdy Holler
The lumbering animals respond calmly to their grunting and groaning friends, but a stranger's voice often prompted a loud, filthy territorial response
Satellites Can Spot Beached Whales From Space
Very high resolution satellites give scientists a new way to find out when and where a large-bodied whale, such as a humpback or a sperm, is stranded
This Wonder Bird Flies Thousands of Miles, Non-Stop, as Part of an Epic Migration
The more scientists learn about the Hudsonian godwit, the more they’re amazed—and worried
Remembering E.O. Wilson's Wish for a More Sustainable Existence
From a lifelong passion for ants, E.O. Wilson guided humanity to think of conservation
Melting Glaciers May Create 3,800 Miles of New Salmon Habitat by 2100
As the ice retreats, water could carve new streams in the thawed out land
Robotic Fish Are This Invasive Species' 'Worst Nightmare'
The tiny swimmers wreak havoc across the globe, but the robofish shocked them enough to impair their survival and reproduction
France Approves Controversial Plan to Renovate Notre-Dame Cathedral
Conservative critics have opposed the new proposal, which aims to make the Paris landmark an "even more beautiful and welcoming" place for visitors
A Hidden Sketch Is Discovered in Rembrandt's 'Night Watch'
Researchers in the Netherlands used new scanning technologies to discover how the Baroque artist painted his most famous masterpiece
Florida Wildlife Officials Move to Feed Starving Manatees in Experimental Conservation Approach
The unprecedented feeding plan comes as more than 1,000 manatees—about 15 percent of the state’s total population—have died this year
The Ten Best Science Books of 2021
From captivating memoirs by researchers to illuminating narratives by veteran science journalists, these works affected us the most this year
Regulators Look to Protect a Seabird Hotspot in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean
Scientists have identified a key seabird feeding ground in need of safeguarding
Ten Hilarious Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The annual contest is a joyful celebration of the natural world
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