Trial by Fire
In the burn-scarred mountains of Southern California, a team of biologists fights to help an imperiled frog.
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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.
Listening for Life Among the Dead
A local chapter of a national frog survey convenes at a storied Massachusetts cemetery.
Ethiopia’s Grand Tree-Planting Plan
Efforts to restore lost forests often fail, but Ethiopians are betting big: planting billions of saplings to revive habitat, regenerate soil, and stabilize the land.
Trees as Public Health Infrastructure
New research shows that meeting tree canopy goals could prevent more than 67,000 premature deaths in the United States.
A Mite on a Bee on a Ship on the Sea Spells Trouble
Pollinator pathogens are spreading through international trade, threatening both agriculture and wild ecosystems.
The Art of the Catch
To bulk up for winter hibernation, Alaska’s brown bears employ a range of techniques for snaring salmon.
The Trouble with Tamarisk
Twenty-five years ago, land managers unleashed a beetle to control an invasive tree sucking rivers dry. But water levels haven’t risen—and the real villains are still causing trouble.
When it Comes to Frog Sex, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
New science on gray foam-nest tree frogs hints at the evolutionary benefits of multiple sexual partners.
The Unwilding of Patagonia’s Pollinators
In a region synonymous with wilderness, native bumblebees are being replaced by industrial worker bees—and ecosystems are paying the price.
The Return of the Kite
In the 1990s, red kites were reintroduced to England from Spain. Now, the English are returning the favor.
Listening for Life Among the Dead
A local chapter of a national frog survey convenes at a storied Massachusetts cemetery.