Loons Losing Out A common piece of fishing gear is threatening one of America’s most beloved bird species By Krista Langlois December 23, 2025 In this story: birds, fish, animal rights, animals, wildlife
Joy to the Worm In the tropics, a festive creature turns coral reefs into a year-round wonderland By Suki Gear December 25, 2025 In this story: holidays, science, animals, Wonder, Gee Whiz
From Growl-Rumble-Whoops to Moan-Whines: Hawaiian Monk Seals Have a Vocal Repertoire Full of Surprises The endangered species is the only pinniped known to string together vocalizations with no break By Joe Spring December 15, 2025 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, endangered species, conservation
We All Need a Home of Our Own. The Burrowing Owl Is No Different. A new effort is underway to restore this owl's population and habitat Text and photographs by Zack Metcalfe November 24, 2025 In this story: birds, conservation, animals, science
How to Survive Toxins Like Other Animals Do Critters have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way By Katarina Zimmer November 12, 2025 In this story: animals, Gee Whiz, science
A Road Less Deadly Can Alaska’s new Kenai Peninsula wildlife crossings save moose? By Heather Physioc November 4, 2025 In this story: wildlife, animals, saving wild places
Two Florida Coral Species Were Nearly Wiped Out by a Heat Wave Corals are the canary in the coal mine for oceans, and they’re sending researchers troubling signals By Jennifer Reed October 23, 2025 In this story: marine ecosystems, climate change, saving wild places, animals, wildlife
How to Watch Dolphins Without Leaving the Shore A rare feeding habit brings dolphins closer than ever and helps them live year-round in South Carolina By Jill K. Robinson October 7, 2025 In this story: marine ecosystems, animals, wildlife, wetlands, nature
Can Bison Ever Reclaim Their Historic Range East of the Mississippi? Some groups are trying to restore the stomping grounds of America’s national mammal By Jessica Baltzersen October 6, 2025 In this story: bison, endangered species, saving wild places, wildlife, animals
This One Word Change Could Gut Our Strongest Conservation Law The bipartisan Endangered Species Act is on the line as the federal government proposes a new change By Morgan Sjogren October 5, 2025 In this story: endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, federal policy, animals