This Simple Solution Could Fund Wildlife Conservation Oregon lawmakers propose a small tax to prevent species from becoming threatened or endangered By Amal Ahmed February 3, 2026 In this story: wildlife, conservation, saving wild places
Advocates and Lawmakers Are Fighting to Save the USDA’s Flagship Campus The Trump administration wants to get rid of the “crown jewel” of the Anacostia watershed By Joanna Thompson January 29, 2026 In this story: Trump, politics, conservation, agriculture, science
Wolverines Are One Step Closer to Returning to Colorado The bear-like weasels could be reintroduced into the state after a 100-year absence By Lindsey Botts January 28, 2026 In this story: endangered species, animals, wildlife, conservation, victory
College Life Can Really Change a Bird Urbanization is transforming dark-eyed juncos as well as chipmunks and voles Text and photographs by Brandon Withrow January 27, 2026 In this story: science, birds, conservation
Bringing Caribou Home This Indigenous-led effort hopes to restore America's caribou population to the Northern Rockies By Matt Morris January 21, 2026 In this story: conservation, wildlife, endangered species, indigenous communities, saving wild places
This New Sanctuary Could Be the Future of Captive-Whale Rehabilitation A bold experiment is underway to save belugas facing euthanasia By Jennifer Cole January 16, 2026 In this story: whales, endangered species, conservation, animal rights, animals
The Wonders of Weird Duck Time Beat the winter doldrums by going birding By Julia Zarankin January 13, 2026 In this story: birds, science, Wonder
When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear Text and photographs by Joe Spring January 6, 2026 In this story: science, oceans, Gee Whiz, marine ecosystems, fish
Zoologists Are Still Working Out Who’s Biting Us Mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers play an important role. It's time we learned their names. By Riley Black January 8, 2026 In this story: insects, science, Gee Whiz
Saving One of America’s Most Imperiled Birds The Florida grasshopper sparrow is rebounding thanks to the work of these conservationists By Brandy Jo Hastings January 5, 2026 In this story: birds, endangered species, wildlife, victory