If you build a campground, jays will come
To people, camping in the midst of California’s giant redwoods – the tallest and some of the oldest trees on the planet – offers an unparalleled chance to get away from the human world
Threatened species live in every Australian city
The average Australian city is home to 32 threatened species, according to a study recently published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography.
How mockingbirds may threaten Darwin’s finches
The Galápagos finches made famous by Charles Darwin have been under attack by parasitic flies that feed on nestlings’ blood.
Captive tigers can learn to hunt
Do captive-born animals have what it takes to survive in the wild? That’s a crucial question to answer because some types of animals are likely extinct in their natural habitat and must
Pandas offer ‘protective umbrella’ to other animals
This article is available in Spanish through a partnership with the Institute of Ecology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Reconstructing wildlife declines in Imperial China
Today there are just four surviving gibbon species singing and swinging among Chinese trees, all of which are threatened with extinction. But it wasn’t always like that.
‘Walking hibernation’ won’t save polar bears
In 2008 and 2009, researchers searched by helicopter or icebreaker for polar bears in the Beaufort Sea and on nearby shores.
To save a bird, collect eggs or leave them in the wild?
It’s the ultimate last-ditch effort to save a bird species: Gather some eggs and attempt to breed a population in captivity.
Stop expecting the worst, conservation biologists say
This article is available in Spanish through a partnership with the Institute of Ecology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Botanic gardens: plant oases or invasions waiting to happen?
A relaxing stroll in a botanic garden sounds like a lovely way to spend an afternoon. These green oases can encourage people to appreciate nature and bring attention to conservation issues.
