
Breakthrough research recovers Tasmanian tiger RNA
It’s the first time RNA has been taken from an extinct species

USDA program combats raccoon rabies by air
As rabies declines in raccoons, it’s rising in bats

Housing shortage causes Antarctica research to wind down
The shortage has canceled or curtailed 67 research projects in the continent


Radioactive wild boar mystery solved in Germany
Chernobyl explosion isn’t the only source of cesium-137 in wildlife

Kansas cancels fall turkey hunt
The decision came due to declines over the past 15 years

Watch: Palm cockatoos craft their own drums
Researchers found personal taste guides their instrument making

Flamingos appear in far-flung states following hurricane
The tropical birds have been seen as far as Pennsylvania and Ohio

Spiders pass mercury to land animals
Arachnids can be an indicator of mercury pollution in bats, birds and amphibians

USDA grant explores COVID virus in wildlife
Researchers will test 58 species to monitor the potential for spillback to humans
