Geographical Location: Western

April 7, 2025

Gila monsters’ range will shrink with extreme warming

Venomous reptiles are hardy when it comes to drought, but may still suffer some habitat loss

March 26, 2025

JWM: Nearly all California city coyotes eat rat poison

Efforts to control rodents may affect nontarget species—especially in urban areas

March 21, 2025

JWM: To keep sea otters safe, stay away

Southern sea otters need to conserve energy but boats can interfere with that need

March 17, 2025

How federal job loss can affect species in the West

The Department of the Interior told USGS CRUs to plan for cutting their budgets

March 12, 2025

California marine species threatened by climate change

Some of the state’s most economically and culturally important species are at the highest risk

March 4, 2025

Sea otters help kelp forests return—but how quickly?

Different factors affect how quickly sea otters can help reverse overgrazing by sea urchins

March 3, 2025

Cameras catch coyotes eating harbor seals

The phenomenon has likely been happening for quite some time

January 24, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires take toll on local wildlife

Habitat loss from historic fires may have long-term effects on LA’s wildlife

January 7, 2025

Hook-headed parasite may be killing island foxes

Intestinal worm could complicate recent recovery, especially during drought

January 2, 2025

Squirrels feast on…voles?

Scientists had only known them to eat nuts, seeds or grains