Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 —
The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 —
Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
As the Rockies Melt, This Rare Nesting Bird Will Have Nowhere to Go
July 12, 2019 —
In Wyoming, the Black Rosy-Finch, one of the continent’s least-known, least-accessible birds, may prove a bellwether for a retreating alpine ecosystem—if an intrepid scientist can track its numbers.
These Photos Reveal the Pollination Secrets of Florida’s Most Elusive Flower
July 11, 2019 —
Despite extensive efforts, nobody had ever definitively documented the pollination of the ghost orchid, a mysterious plant that grows in the towering trees of the Everglades—until now.