Of Moose and Men
In an environment increasingly altered by the expanding footprint of human infrastructure, do moose have a place in Colorado's ecological future?
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Welcoming Relatives Home
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville in Washington State are restoring the lands and species of their traditional ecological community.
Sky Bathing
With their habitat recovering following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing and bathing in abundance on the slopes of Isabela’s Alcedo Volcano and on other Galápagos islands.
The Newt Normal
Droughts, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events are putting an unprecedented strain on California newts. With help, scientists think these remarkable animals will be able to persevere.
Sassy Sousliks
Facing stiff odds and steep population declines across Europe, can these versatile and tenacious ground squirrels fight back?
City Owl, Country Owl
Unlike their more iconic cousins, diminutive northern pygmy owls occasionally manage to raise families in urban forests—some little more than a stone’s throw from the local café.
Nomads of the North
A writer and photographer shares an intimate portrait of the annual migration and uncertain future of the Western Arctic Caribou Herd.
Signs of the Times
Despite their perceived abundance, the periodical cicadas that emerged across the eastern United States this summer point to a growing set of threats facing both the insects themselves and the ecosystems they help support.
A New Hope
Discovered a mere four years ago, the Skywalker gibbon quickly landed on the list of the world's 25 most endangered primates. While its status remains precarious, the species is inspiring a newfound effort to protect and restore the forests of China’s Gaoligong Mountains.
The Gibbon’s Tail
For the world’s rarest ape, survival may depend on stories passed down for centuries among the people of its Chinese island home.
Welcoming Relatives Home
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville in Washington State are restoring the lands and species of their traditional ecological community.
Sky Bathing
With their habitat recovering following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing and bathing in abundance on the slopes of Isabela’s Alcedo Volcano and on other Galápagos islands.
The Newt Normal
Droughts, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events are putting an unprecedented strain on California newts. With help, scientists think these remarkable animals will be able to persevere.
Sassy Sousliks
Facing stiff odds and steep population declines across Europe, can these versatile and tenacious ground squirrels fight back?
City Owl, Country Owl
Unlike their more iconic cousins, diminutive northern pygmy owls occasionally manage to raise families in urban forests—some little more than a stone’s throw from the local café.
Nomads of the North
A writer and photographer shares an intimate portrait of the annual migration and uncertain future of the Western Arctic Caribou Herd.
Signs of the Times
Despite their perceived abundance, the periodical cicadas that emerged across the eastern United States this summer point to a growing set of threats facing both the insects themselves and the ecosystems they help support.
A New Hope
Discovered a mere four years ago, the Skywalker gibbon quickly landed on the list of the world's 25 most endangered primates. While its status remains precarious, the species is inspiring a newfound effort to protect and restore the forests of China’s Gaoligong Mountains.
The Gibbon’s Tail
For the world’s rarest ape, survival may depend on stories passed down for centuries among the people of its Chinese island home.