New Zealand’s Rare Hutton’s Shearwater Rebounds Despite Brutal Earthquake
January 25, 2018 —
Researchers feared heavy damage to the species after a 7.8-magnitude quake. A year later, the first survey since proves the birds' resilience.
Merlins Could Prevent a Piping Plover Comeback Around the Great Lakes
January 25, 2018 —
A study finds that the falcon’s resurgence poses a threat to nesting plovers. Should the raptors be removed or killed to save the endangered species?
A Questionable Piece of Legislation Could Drastically Change Our National Forests
January 24, 2018 —
Currently sitting in the Senate: a bill to expand the Forest Service’s ability to cut down trees without going through proper environmental checks.
The Search and Recovery of Condor Chick 871, Wildfire Survivor
January 18, 2018 —
When the Thomas Fire approached a California Condor nest last month, the chick’s radio signal went dark. Biologists recently returned to the burn area to find her.
The Bomb Cyclone Forced Hundreds of Killdeers to Bermuda
January 17, 2018 —
The birds typically stay on the U.S. mainland all winter, but this month's extreme weather resulted in an influx of visitors to the island.