Month: December 2021

As the climate warms in the Arctic—two to three times faster than in the rest of the world—polar bears are changing what they eat. By uncovering their diets, researchers found,...

A conservation group is gearing up to purchase a patch of Northern California timberlands to preserve the redwoods. Save the Redwoods League is working to raise $37 million to buy...

A deadly chytrid disease has been found for the first time in two California salamander species. The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd, was found to cause widespread disease in arboreal...

When people manage their yards to benefit wildlife, common birds tend to flock to them. That can provide an often overlooked benefit for wildlife—keeping common species common. In urban areas,...

Well-stewarded areas afford more protection to Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastal birds than those that are left alone, even if they are in national parks or other conservation areas....

Research on bat populations in North America reveals how much they are declining in areas impacted by white-nose syndrome. The fungal disease has destroyed entire populations of bats in the...

Farmers and other landowners have a new tool in their tool belt to help their properties attract important pollinators. Bumblebees are responsible for a lot of pollination throughout the world....

If you’re expecting calling birds during the twelve days of Christmas, you may not be alone. In many countries keeping wild birds is common, and recent singing contests, pitting male...

A California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) that survived the devastating Dolan Fire as a chick has been released back into the wild after being cared for in captivity. Readers of The...

Hunters and wildlife watchers have more in common than just a love of wildlife. Both groups appear to be open to a range of options to fund wildlife conservation. They...