
Hummingbird chicks mimic poisonous caterpillar
White-necked Jacobin hatchlings look and move like poisonous caterpillars, potentially warding off predators

Zoologist rediscovers grasshopper species believed extinct
The Appalachian grasshopper hadn’t been seen since 1946

Targeted efforts bring species back
But many species continue to decline


How federal job loss can affect species in the West
The Department of the Interior told USGS CRUs to plan for cutting their budgets

Feral cats kill native species in South Australia
DNA testing can help determine which species died from cat predation

Google releases AI model for wildlife identification
Researchers can now integrate SpeciesNet into remote camera toolkit


California marine species threatened by climate change
Some of the state’s most economically and culturally important species are at the highest risk

U.S. butterflies face declines
Over 20 years, butterfly abundance has declined by 22%

Wildlife experiences can ease PTSD symptoms
Interactions with species in nature benefited war veterans