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coronavirus
News

The COVID-19 Crisis: Our Pandemic Coverage

Articles, essays and videos discussing critical issues about zoonotic diseases — and what’s going on behind the scenes while we’re coping with this crisis.
September 15, 2020
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Articles, essays and videos discussing critical issues about zoonotic diseases — and what’s going on behind the scenes while we’re coping with this crisis.
two mountain lions on a fence
Book Excerpts

What’s the Value of a Mountain Lion?

The new book Cougar Conundrum looks at the “ecosystem services” argument for convincing predator-wary people to appreciate big cats.
September 11, 2020
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The new book Cougar Conundrum looks at the “ecosystem services” argument for convincing predator-wary people to appreciate big cats.
Earth
Op-Eds

A Green Renaissance: Moving the Needle for a Gentler Society

Commemorating the 50th Earth Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic offers a chance to look to a sustainable future and embrace the unifying concept of One Health.
April 22, 2020
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Commemorating the 50th Earth Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic offers a chance to look to a sustainable future and embrace the unifying concept of One Health.
Bird on feeder
Wildlife

Should We Be Feeding Birds and Other Wildlife?

Feeding wild birds in our backyards can have big ecological implications. But there are some best practices, researchers are learning.
December 11, 2019
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Feeding wild birds in our backyards can have big ecological implications. But there are some best practices, researchers are learning.
Bison
Voices

When Should We Consider a Species Recovered?

Conservation lacks a common definition of species recovery. A new tool called the "Green List of Species" could change that by focusing more on ecological function than population size.
December 2, 2019
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Conservation lacks a common definition of species recovery. A new tool called the "Green List of Species" could change that by focusing more on ecological function than population size.