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Mysteries Under the Mundane Help Save Species

Jake Ferguson studies seasonality to aid predictions of animal population trends

January 28th, 2015

Studying seasonality and the ebb and flow of resources helps this researcher predict animal population growth and decline.

Fulfilling the Broken Promise of Nature Reserves (Op-Ed)

conservation, WCS, Wildlife Conservation Society, amur tigers

November 18th, 2014

Protected areas across the planet are failing, but it is not too late to reverse that trend.

As Arctic Melts, Shipping Traffic Blasts Wildlife (Op-Ed)

The sun setting over a field of broken sea ice, or frozen seawater that floats on the ocean, in Antarctica.

September 9th, 2014

Arctic traffic is jamming marine wlidlife.

Turkey Talk: Anatomy of the Bird at the Center of the Feast

turkey dinner, thanksgiving

November 26th, 2014

We know that a wishbone grants wishes, but what does it do for the turkey? From the wishbone to the wings, there is more to the physiology of Thanksgiving's central bird than how it tastes.

Half of Earth's Wildlife Lost Since 1970, Report Finds

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September 30th, 2014

The number of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish on Earth dropped by 52 percent from 1970 to 2010, according to the World Wildlife Fund's newly released Living Planet Report.

New Arctic Ocean Shipping Poses Danger To Wildlife and Natives | Video

New Arctic Ocean Shipping Poses Danger To Wildlife and Natives | Video

September 8th, 2014

Lower sea ice levels in the Arctic has created new shipping lanes and oil industry opportunities. The wildlife and natives in the area depend on those same waters for their livelihoods.

As Sharks Disappear, So Could Shark Week (Op-Ed)

sharks, shark week, endangered species

August 13th, 2014

Shark Week can be terrifying, but sharks have much more to fear than we do.

Traffickers of Mantas and Devil Rays Get Bitten in Busts

Manta and mobula rays at Bali fish market, poaching

November 24th, 2014

Body parts from enormous manta rays are getting hard to sell on the black market, thanks to raids against poachers.

Amazon Turtles 'Talk' to Their Tots

River turtle hatchling

September 17th, 2014

Some turtles and their young talk — albeit at low frequencies.

The Wilderness Act Turns 50

wilderness act, grizzly bears, protections

September 3rd, 2014

In terms of America’s best ideas, wilderness ranks alongside National Parks.