Can These Seabirds Adapt Fast Enough to Survive a Melting Arctic?
December 12, 2017 —
On a remote Alaskan sandbar, under the watchful eye of a devoted scientist for more than four decades, climate change is forcing a colony of seabirds into a real-time race: evolve or go extinct.
A Life Dedicated to Saving Sea Turtles and Shorebirds
October 30, 2017 —
Tony Amos spent 40 years rescuing and studying wildlife on the Texas coast. After his death, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a new generation is stepping up to continue his legacy.
This Japanese Woodcarver Helps the Blind See Birds Through Touch
September 22, 2017 —
Haruo Uchiyama sculpts intricate, life-size birds to teach the world about evolution and extinction. His current mission: modeling 40 species of Hawaiian honeycreepers.
Inside the Race to Save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, North America’s Most Endangered Bird
September 22, 2017 —
The only hope to prevent extinction may be to remove some of the last birds from the wild for captive breeding. This summer scientists scrambled to collect enough sparrows before the breeding season’s end.
Scientists Want to Start Forecasting When Certain Species Are Migrating Your Way
September 22, 2017 —
Weather maps are essential for researchers shadowing birds on the move. Pairing radar with eBird data will take migration tracking to the next level.