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Wildlife

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Wildlife

Are We Managing Invasive Species Wrong?

New research suggests that sometimes trying to completely eliminate a problematic non-native species may cause more harm than good. 
March 26, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
New research suggests that sometimes trying to completely eliminate a problematic non-native species may cause more harm than good. 
salmon beneath the water
Wildlife

5 Things to Know About the Fate of Wild Salmon

Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.
March 19, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.
sharks swimming
Wildlife

The Staggering Decline of Oceanic Sharks and Rays

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
February 17, 2021
by
David Sims
New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
New Caledonia
Wildlife

Decolonizing Species Names

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.
February 3, 2021
by
John R. Platt
New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.
cluster of monarchs on tree
Wildlife

New Clues to Help Monarch Conservation Efforts

Planting milkweed can help monarch butterflies, but new research shows that there’s still a lot we can learn about how to do that effectively.
January 27, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Planting milkweed can help monarch butterflies, but new research shows that there’s still a lot we can learn about how to do that effectively.
Gull flying with turbines in the background
Wildlife

Offshore Wind Power Is Ready to Boom. Here’s What That Means for Wildlife

Climate change threatens many marine species, but some climate solutions pose risks, too. Researchers say offshore wind needs continued study and better regulations.
January 15, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Climate change threatens many marine species, but some climate solutions pose risks, too. Researchers say offshore wind needs continued study and better regulations.
airplane taking off and one on the ground
Wildlife

Midnight Rush: 6 Ways Trump Trashed the Environment During the Holidays

Protections for endangered species, disaster assistance and conservation were all targets of the most recent round of attacks on the environment.
January 4, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Protections for endangered species, disaster assistance and conservation were all targets of the most recent round of attacks on the environment.
Galapagos
Wildlife

Linda Cayot: Lessons From a Life in Conservation

The famed scientist has played a critical role in restoring Galápagos tortoises and other species. Now retired, she offers four key takeaways for the next generation of biologists.
November 13, 2020
by
Jane Braxton Little
The famed scientist has played a critical role in restoring Galápagos tortoises and other species. Now retired, she offers four key takeaways for the next generation of biologists.
An endangered rusty patched bumble. Photo: Jull Utrup/USFWS
Wildlife

Bees Face ‘A Perfect Storm’ — Parasites, Air Pollution and Other Emerging Threats

A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
October 5, 2020
by
Jodi Helmer
A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
wildfires and other plants on forest floor
Wildlife

Western Wildfires Will Be a Boon for These Native Species

As scary as wildfires are for people living near them, burned forests create some of the most biodiverse ecosystems.
August 31, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
As scary as wildfires are for people living near them, burned forests create some of the most biodiverse ecosystems.

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