Going the Distance A new study confirmed that mule deer that travel are healthier than their sedentary counterparts By Christine Peterson February 23, 2026 In this story: wildlife, saving wild places, animals, conservation
Could Reclassifying Bison as Wildlife Reshape Conservation in the West? A tribal leader considers what it will take to restore the “functionally extinct” species By Katie O'Reilly February 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, bison, animals, conservation, endangered species
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
How to Talk (and Listen) to Nature Rosey Chan pairs natural sound with classical piano to help heal both people and the planet By Siddhant Pusdekar February 11, 2026 In this story: music, conservation, culture, activism, Wonder
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
Sound Full of Rainbows Grateful Dead songs evoke the splendor of the natural world By Michael Shapiro January 30, 2026 In this story: music, conservation, Joy, Wonder