Conservation
These Cities Are the Most Dangerous for Migrating Birds
A new study has identified Chicago, Dallas and Houston as the riskiest spots during both the spring and fall migrations
A Diver Captures Bermuda Below the Surface
Weldon Wade curates a refreshing Instagram feed focused on ocean conservation and the sport of free diving
Why Did Flamingos Flock to Mumbai in Record Numbers This Winter?
More than three times the usual number of migrating pink birds came, possibly attracted by algae blooms caused by sewage
New Conservation Center to Preserve Hemingway’s Legacy in Cuba
The facility is located at Finca Vigía, the property where Hemingway lived for more than two decades and where he wrote some of his most lauded books
An Orangutan Was Shot 74 Times. She Survived.
Dubbed ‘Hope,’ the orangutan was blinded by gunshots to her eyes. She also sustained bone fractures and had been stabbed with a sharp tool.
The Carcasses That Mountain Lions Leave Behind Power Entire Insect Ecosystems
A new study shows 215 species of beetles rely on the big cats' leftovers
Testing the DNA in Museum Artifacts Can Unlock New Natural History, but Is it Worth the Potential Damage?
Museums house a wealth of rare animal specimens, such as arctic clothing, medieval parchment and Viking drinking horns, but DNA testing can be destructive
Americans Flocked to See This Controversial Exhibit of Berlin’s Art Treasures in the Wake of World War II
Discovered in a salt mine in Nazi Germany, these artworks toured the United States in a questionable move that raised serious ethical concerns
Humans Are Destroying Chimpanzee Culture
A new study has found that chimps living in areas of high human impact are 88 percent less likely to engage in certain learned behaviors
Toledo, Ohio, Just Granted Lake Erie the Same Legal Rights as People
A controversial referendum passed this week establishes a bill of rights for the Great Lake and grants it legal standing in suing polluters
The Decades-Long Political Fight to Save the Grand Canyon
Americans had long known about the wonders of the southwestern landmark, but it wouldn't be until 1919 that it would gain full federal protection
World’s Largest Bee Spotted for the First Time in Decades
The Wallace’s giant bee has been seen only a few times since its discovery in 1858; experts weren’t sure it still existed
Dornith Doherty's Mesmerizing Photos Capture the Contradictions of Seed Banking
"Archiving Eden," now at the National Academy of Sciences, shows how guarding against an ecological catastrophe is both optimistic and pessimistic
Insects Are Dying Off at an Alarming Rate
Forty percent of insect populations have seen declines in recent years and will drop even more without immediate action
Checking In on the Health and Vigor of the Chesapeake Bay
As clean-up milestones are registered by a recent assessment of the nation’s largest estuary, a Smithsonian geographer drops in on the region
Human Hunting Is Driving the World's Biggest Animals Toward Extinction
A new analysis found that 70 percent of Earth's largest creatures are decreasing in number, while 59 percent are at risk of extinction
Drone Captures Thousands of Years of Archaeology on Remote Scottish Islands
A drone survey of Canna and Sanday Islands collected 420 million data points, creating what may be the most detailed 3-D map of islands yet
Should the Himalayan Wolf Be Classified as a New Species?
Years of expeditions in the world's tallest mountain range reveal that Himalayan wolves have developed genetic adaptations to living at high altitudes
Joshua Trees Could Take 200 to 300 Years to Recover From Shutdown Damage
A former park superintendent says it will take centuries to regrow some of the iconic plants destroyed during the 35-day furlough
These 66 Species Are Potential Biodiversity Threats to European Ecosystems
Northern snakehead, green seaweed, striped eel catfish and fox squirrel are amongst the most high-risk species
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