Proposed BLM rule prioritizes wildlife habitat over oil and gas development
The rule also increases returns for taxpayers
Spiders pass mercury to land animals
Arachnids can be an indicator of mercury pollution in bats, birds and amphibians
Emerging threat of wildlife disease warrants revamped National Wildlife Health Center
The National Wildlife Health Center is addressing overcrowded laboratories and outdated technology
USDA grant explores COVID virus in wildlife
Researchers will test 58 species to monitor the potential for spillback to humans
Pale, small winged butterflies can’t take the heat
When it comes to enduring climate change, some butterflies may perform better
Researchers call for biodiversity monitoring system
The Global Biodiversity Observing System would track the effects of climate change on species
Watch: Researchers comb the desert for the cryptic Arizona night lizard
The lizard isn’t nocturnal, but it is hard to find
Warming temperatures may cause some turtles to produce more eggs
The effect could benefit turtles grappling with climate change
Predators create ecological hot spots
More than just controlling prey numbers, predators help ecosystems function

