The Decades-Long Effort to Protect the World’s Largest Sheep
In the Gobi Desert, where argali roam, a group of Mongolian researchers work to conserve the wild sheep populations
This Library in Anchorage Lends Out Taxidermic Specimens
All you need to check out a snowy owl or a mounted rockfish is a library card
Watch Live as a Rare Bald Eagle ‘Throuple’ Raises Their New Trio of Chicks
Starr, Valor I and Valor II are taking care of three eaglets seven years after their dramatic story began
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
Over 150 Years of Data Sheds Light on Today’s Illegal Tortoiseshell Trade
The analysis, which goes back to 1844, shows why the decline of the hawksbill sea turtle isn’t just a modern problem
Spend an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Dream Weekend in the South Carolina Lowcountry
Visitors to Palmetto Bluff can still experience the natural wonders just as they existed centuries ago
Judge Blocks Oil Drilling in Arctic Ocean
The ruling says only Congress—not presidential executive orders—has the authority to reverse bans on oil drilling leases
Fossil Treasure Trove of Ancient Animals Unearthed in China
The fossils from the Cambrian Period include dozens of new species and provide a window into life more than 500 million years ago
Explore Florida’s Stunning Gilchrist Blue Spring in 360 Degrees
Gilchrist Blue Springs offers visitors an opportunity to experience unique natural features in a location that is at once within reach and remote
Defensive Spines on Tenrecs Could Come at a Cost to Brain Size
The little mammals of Madagascar appear to have undergone an evolutionary tradeoff between brain size and defensive armor
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
Complete Axolotl Genome Could Reveal the Secret of Regenerating Tissues
The aquatic salamander’s genome is one of the most complex sets of genetic instructions in the world
The Complicated Calculus of Counting Emperor Penguins
Scientists journey to the icy bottom of the Earth to see if satellite imagery can determine how many Emperor penguins are left in the world
Do Animals Hate the Bitter Cold of Winter?
Animals can certainly feel the cold, and many species have developed unique ways of dealing with it
To Study Rare Sharks, Scientists Are Heading to Fish Markets
Marine biologists are combing fish markets around the world to study what comes up in the nets, and sometimes the catch is full of surprises
This Hand-Carved Panther Statuette Embodies a Lost Civilization’s Harmony With Nature
Calusa Indians harnessed the bounty of Florida’s estuaries with respect and grace
In Praise of Parasites
They worm into snails and infect the brains of fish. They’re also examples of sophisticated evolution and keys to ecosystem balance.
From 3-D Printed Gills to AI Dolphin Dictionaries, These Innovations Could Make Us More Like Aquaman
If you look beyond the movie, you can see how the underwater superhero’s signature powers translate in real tech
Cardinals in Different Regions Could Actually Be Distinct Species, Their Songs Suggest
Populations of the ubiquitous red bird have different calls and genetics in the American southwest
Ant Colonies Retain Memories That Outlast the Lifespans of Individuals
An ant colony can thrive for decades, changing its behavior based on past events even as individual ants die off every year or so
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