Biodiversity
Montana Rancher Who Created Giant, Hybrid Sheep Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth cloned illegally imported genetic material from the Marco Polo argali to create hybrid sheep that would draw higher prices from hunting preserves
An All-Female Crew Sailed 1,000 Miles in a Traditional Voyaging Canoe to Help Save Humpback Whales
The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals
Dinosaur With Giant, Loki-Like Horns Has the 'Craziest, Coolest' Headgear—and Could Be a New Species
The discovery sheds light on the evolution of a surprisingly diverse group of horned dinosaurs in the western United States
Endangered Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan for the First Time in at Least 200 Years
The international effort, led by the Prague Zoo, released seven Przewalski’s horses to their native steppe habitat in central Asia
Biodiversity Loss Increases the Risk of Disease Outbreaks, Analysis Suggests
Researchers found that human-caused environmental changes are driving the severity and prevalence of disease, putting people, animals and plants at risk
Dive Into the Exotic World of Nudibranchs, the Spectacular Slugs of the Sea
Psychedelic hedgehogs, purple pineapples, living strawberries—these tiny creatures show off their big personalities off the Australian coast
Fantastical Art Joins Hundreds of Blooming Orchids to Shed Light on Conservation Efforts
Smithsonian Gardens’ 28th annual orchid exhibition is underway at the Kogod Courtyard
How Shade Coffee Aids Conservation
When managed in the right way, the farms that provide our morning brew can be a refuge for plant and animal biodiversity
Eels Can Genetically Modify Nearby Fish With Their Electrical Pulses
In laboratory experiments, gene transfer occurred in 5 percent of zebrafish larvae that were near eels when they discharged electricity
How Stone Walls Became a Signature Landform of New England
Originally built as barriers between fields and farms, the region’s abandoned farmstead walls have since become the binding threads of its cultural fabric
Manhattan's First Public Beach Opens Along the Hudson River
The new 5.5-acre recreation space includes a sandy shore, sports field, picnic area and boardwalk—but swimming isn't allowed
The World's Largest and Smelliest Flower Is at Risk of Extinction, Scientists Say
Researchers are calling for urgent protections for corpse flowers in the Rafflesia genus, which live only in remote rainforests of Southeast Asia
See Ten Stunning Images From the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards
The annual contest unveiled its winners this month, recognizing skilled captures from a striking falcon to grouse performing a courtship display
Humans Have Exceeded Six of the Nine Boundaries Keeping Earth Habitable
Scientists find we are “well outside the safe operating space for humanity” in a new study meant to assess the health of our planet
Scientists Cryopreserve and Revive Coral Fragments in a World First for Conservation
The new freezing technique could reinvigorate corals suffering from warming oceans—or even preserve human organs in the future
How These Birds Can Spot Look-Alike 'Imposter' Eggs in Their Nests
Fork-tailed drongos can identify and reject egg forgeries, laid by African cuckoos, with nearly 94 percent accuracy, new research suggests
Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly Painful
A toxin in the insect's venom, which can punch a hole in cell walls, could inspire new drug-delivery methods in humans
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