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Wildlife

The Plight of the Desert Penguin: Caught Between Extraction and El Niño

Voracious demand for fish oil and guano puts the squeeze on shrinking populations of Humboldt penguins in Peru.
July 20, 2026
by
John Yunker
Voracious demand for fish oil and guano puts the squeeze on shrinking populations of Humboldt penguins in Peru.
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For Bald Eagles, the Descendants of the Destroyers Became the Restorers

This excerpt from the new book The Earth Said Remember Me looks at the shifting baselines around the United States’ national bird — which many people already forget almost disappeared.
July 14, 2026
by
Jason Dove Mark
This excerpt from the new book The Earth Said Remember Me looks at the shifting baselines around the United States’ national bird — which many people already forget almost disappeared.
Public Lands & Protected Spaces

Albanian ‘Flamingo Revolution’ Aims to Stop Kushner-Backed Resort on Protected Delta

Conservationists say the crisis exposes a pattern of broken promises around the celebrated Vjosa Wild River National Park.
June 29, 2026
by
Stefan Lovgren
Conservationists say the crisis exposes a pattern of broken promises around the celebrated Vjosa Wild River National Park.
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Wildlife

City Birds: New Study Shows Urban Habitat Matters for Migrating Species

Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.
May 27, 2026
by
Rebecca Heisman
Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.
Extinction Countdown

From Night Howlers to Shape Shifters: Grizzled Is a Very Different Wildlife Field Guide

Wildlife journalist Jason Bittel’s new book is a wild ride (and a love letter) to some of North America’s most misunderstood (and amazing) animals.
April 13, 2026
by
John R. Platt
Wildlife journalist Jason Bittel’s new book is a wild ride (and a love letter) to some of North America’s most misunderstood (and amazing) animals.
Wildlife

Florida Scrub Jays: A Landowner’s Lawsuit Has National Ramifications

“This is a dangerous argument they are making. Dangerous not just to the Florida scrub jay, but to a lot of endangered species.”
April 9, 2026
by
Craig Pittman
“This is a dangerous argument they are making. Dangerous not just to the Florida scrub jay, but to a lot of endangered species.”
whooping cranes
Wildlife

Incredible Journeys: Keeping Tabs on Migrating Whooping Cranes

Tracking this small population of big birds is revealing potentially significant changes in their habits.
March 11, 2026
by
Melissa Gaskill
Tracking this small population of big birds is revealing potentially significant changes in their habits.
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Environmental Books

Intriguing New Environmental Books for the Young and the Young-at-Heart

These books offer guidance on maintaining forests, growing plants, building hope, and enjoying wildlife.
March 6, 2026
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These books offer guidance on maintaining forests, growing plants, building hope, and enjoying wildlife.
Wildlife

Will Your State Bird Disappear?

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.
February 23, 2026
by
Rebecca Heisman
A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.
Extinction Countdown

Rocket Frog, Damselfish, and Bandicoots: The Species Declared Extinct in 2025

This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.
January 20, 2026
by
John R. Platt
This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.

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