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.
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The Wonder of a Pale Whale
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Tariffs are Spurring Shipping Noise in the St. Lawrence Seaway
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Saying “Ah!” at the Shrimp Spa
On coral reefs, an army of tiny cleaners eat their clients’ parasites, food particles, and dead skin, boosting biodiversity in the process.
How Argentina’s Getting Its Jaguars Back
With the birth of a wild cub, a jaguar reintroduction project in the Gran Chaco Forest achieves its biggest milestone to date.
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Solar energy is good, but solar farms stuffed with ill-conceived nest boxes are not.
Spain’s Cliff-Nesting Gulls Are Actually Beach Bums
Almost a century ago, egg-poaching humans drove yellow-legged gulls away from beaches. Now the birds are coming back.
Friends or Foes?
A flatworm and a sea squirt mingle in the tropical waters of West Papua, offering a glimpse into the complexity of interspecies relationships.
Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now. Is That a Problem?
Wolf-dog hybrids are taking over Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the country’s wolves.
Life in the Last Ice Age, as Told by Squirrel Scat
Ancient DNA, preserved for 700,000 years in ground squirrel poop, offers a new view of Pleistocene ecology.
The Wonder of a Pale Whale
A curious calf with an atypical birthday suit is a good sign for southern right whales.
Tariffs are Spurring Shipping Noise in the St. Lawrence Seaway
Geopolitical tensions have Canada looking for new trade partners—with potentially unfortunate side effects for marine life.
Saying “Ah!” at the Shrimp Spa
On coral reefs, an army of tiny cleaners eat their clients’ parasites, food particles, and dead skin, boosting biodiversity in the process.
How Argentina’s Getting Its Jaguars Back
With the birth of a wild cub, a jaguar reintroduction project in the Gran Chaco Forest achieves its biggest milestone to date.
How Poor Choices are Making Spain’s Solar Boom Bad for Birds
Solar energy is good, but solar farms stuffed with ill-conceived nest boxes are not.
Spain’s Cliff-Nesting Gulls Are Actually Beach Bums
Almost a century ago, egg-poaching humans drove yellow-legged gulls away from beaches. Now the birds are coming back.
Friends or Foes?
A flatworm and a sea squirt mingle in the tropical waters of West Papua, offering a glimpse into the complexity of interspecies relationships.
Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now. Is That a Problem?
Wolf-dog hybrids are taking over Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the country’s wolves.
