The Magazine of The Sierra Club
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
Shifting Shores Leave Spiders in a Sticky Situation on the Great Salt Lake
Arachnids face increasing risk in a changing world
How to Survive Toxins Like Other Animals Do
Critters have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way
Beavers Build Back Better
Ecologists are relocating "nuisance" beavers to fix degraded landscapes across the West
Cavefish Might Lose Their Eyes, but They Gain So Much More
Some of their adaptations could hold clues for treating human conditions like obesity and diabetes
Could AI Help Humanity Understand Whales?
This project hopes that decoding sperm whale sounds will boost conservation efforts
Bacteria to the Rescue
Can microscopic creatures help get rid of humanity’s huge pile of plastic?
Consider the Parasite
Beyond the ick factor, freeloading creatures are essential—and some species are in trouble
Beware the Blue Angel
These mollusks go with the flow but aren’t easygoing
