Lands & Waters

Cockroaches Have Personalities and That's Why They're Going to Survive Global Warming

By Phalon Joy Evergreen March 10, 2015

In this story: animals, science, insects

A new study suggests cockroaches have individual tendencies.

9 Myths About Animals You Probably Think Are True

By Phalon Joy Evergreen March 11, 2015

In this story: animals, science, wildlife, grizzlies, insects

When you hear the word "hibernate," you think bears. In actuality, bears aren't true hibernators.

Rare Gray Fox Spotted After a Decade

What this fox has to say about the future of the city

By Mikey Jane Moran February 27, 2015

In this story: wildlife, volunteers, national parks, public lands, endangered species

"A New Wild" Looks at How Animals and Humans Can Thrive Together

The new five-part series shows that human relationships with nature need not be destructive.

By Crystal F. Lambert February 20, 2015

In this story: adventure, animals, wildlife, saving wild places, activism

A Sierra Club Activist Helps Protect L.A.'s Mountains

Roberto Morales helped to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument.

By Reed McManus February 13, 2015

In this story: wilderness, saving wild places, activism, volunteers

Why Aquaponics Could Revolutionize Food Production

By Eliza Strickland February 13, 2015

In this story: food and drink, technology, science

Inside a former brewery in St. Paul, Minnesota, a company called Urban Organics is perfecting a new model of aquaponic food production.

Can Bacteria Solve All Our Problems?

From generating engine-ready propane to warding off disease, bacteria is the latest hero in science.

By Dashka Slater February 19, 2015

In this story: technology, science

5 Romantic Outdoor Spots for Valentine’s Day

These natural features prove Mother Nature is a romantic.

By Phalon Joy Evergreen February 12, 2015

In this story: valentine's day, wilderness, hiking, climbing

Take your partner to one of these romantically-named outdoor spots this Valentine's Day.

Did an Orangutan Die for Your Oreos?

By Dashka Slater February 12, 2015

In this story: food and drink, forests, animals, wildlife

No Newts Is Bad Newts

The exotic pet trade could wipe out wild salamanders.

By Chelsea Leu February 12, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, endangered species

alamanders are the secret mainstay of many American forests.