The Corals That Shouldn’t Exist
Beneath Miami’s skyscrapers, a colony of corals defies expectations—and offers insight into other undersea urban ecosystems.
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The Return of the Kite
In the 1990s, red kites were reintroduced to England from Spain. Now, the English are returning the favor.
Pave Paradise, Relocate a Gopher Tortoise
As Florida’s human population booms, a lucrative cottage industry has sprung up: moving gopher tortoises away from new developments. What does it mean for the reptiles?
Saving Bison as Bombs Fall
Amid the destruction of war, Ukrainian conservationists remain determined to help a European bison herd persevere.
Bombs for Biodiversity
As global insecurity prompts Germany and other European countries to expand their armed forces, biologists are tracking the impacts to the flora and fauna on military bases.
The Artist Showing Seabirds Home
The woman at the heart of a long-standing avian restoration program blends art and science to attract birds back to lost habitat.
Planting Seeds for Bumblebee Dreams
Sowing flowers in spring may have a surprising effect on the inner lives of bees.
Tending to Paradise
A rare prairie ecosystem shaped by humans in Washington State exemplifies a shift in how conservationists envision our relationship with the natural world.
The Moon of the Palolo Worm
In the Pacific Islands, communities count on the annual spawning of a species of sea worm to fill bellies, spark celebration, and shape peoples’ sense of time.
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In springtime in North America, purple martins spread joy as they return to their nest boxes—is that enough motivation for us to ward off an avian housing crisis?