Jaguars Have Survived the Test of Time. Can They Persist in a Warming World? Paleontologists are still piecing together the deep origins of the spotted cat Text and photographs by Riley Black February 19, 2026 In this story: science, conservation, Gee Whiz, wild cats
Neglected but Necessary Fieldwork Conversations Making field sciences inclusive means acknowledging women’s biological realities By McKenna Sweet February 12, 2026 In this story: women, science, geology
In China, Farming Animals for Fur Provides Ideal Conditions for Virus Outbreaks Scientists are working to understand the risks to public health By Jane Qiu February 9, 2026 In this story: coronavirus, science, public health
When It Comes to Greening the Desert, Rattlesnakes May Be Prolific Gardeners New research shows that seeds excreted by the venomous reptiles germinate at a higher rate By Joe Spring February 8, 2026 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, gardening, nature
This Backdoor Legislative Tool Could Unravel Public Lands How the Congressional Review Act is being used to erase protections for America’s shared lands and waters By Lindsey Botts February 6, 2026 In this story: federal policy, monuments, conservation, public lands, wildlands
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