December 15, 2016 —
After hearing public and conservationists’ concerns, the government is sticking to its original incidental-take plan, with a few small changes.
New Study Doubles the World’s Number of Bird Species By Redefining 'Species'
December 15, 2016 —
A modified definition of 'species' suggests there are nearly 20,000 different kinds of birds, but the model is controversial and difficult to apply to conservation.
Is the Acadian Redfish Helping Puffins Adapt to Climate Change?
December 09, 2016 —
As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies.
Inside the Controversial Vote to Make the Gray Jay Canada's National Bird
December 07, 2016 —
The jay will likely get the title, but representatives for the other four final contenders still have plenty to say about the pick.
Secret Pools in the Oregon Desert Are Magnets for All Kinds of Thirsty Animals
December 01, 2016 —
Created by the government more than half a century ago, the ‘guzzlers’ are kept running by volunteers set on bringing life to the withering outback.