New Challenges Put Bald Eagle Recovery in Peril
Climate change and development could threaten this remarkable comeback
Lands & Waters: Wildlife
A Texas Research Facility Preserves Some of the Country’s Most Bizarre Endangered Species
Researchers unravel the mysteries of an aquifer-dwelling blind salamander and its aquatic neighbors
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Should I Be Worried About Bird Flu?
H5N1 is making headlines in 2025 even though it’s been around for a surprisingly long time
Against the Current
Why are Chinook salmon moving to the urban creeks of San Jose in increasing numbers?
Flaco’s Environmental Legacy
An owl's death underscores the hazards faced by wild birds, especially in an urban setting
Is Resurrecting an Island Worth It?
Poplar Island gets a second chance as Marylanders rebuild the eroded terrain
Elk in the Sierra Nevada: An Invasion or a Recovery?
It’s more than a question of history. The elk could have big effects on the future of this iconic wilderness.
Meet the Women Rescuing Whales in California
A Monterey nonprofit’s "whale ambulance" helps entangled whales
It’s Not Your Imagination: Migrating Birds Talk to Each Other
A new study proves birds communicate between and within their families
President Biden's Last Push to Cement His Conservation Legacy
New monuments, drilling restrictions, and species protections could have lasting benefits
