Vanishing: Song for the Bobolink
In the diminishing refrains of a bird’s call, signs of our world disappearing around us.
In the diminishing refrains of a bird’s call, signs of our world disappearing around us.
Birds
Species Spotlight: The Straw-Headed Bulbul Sings About Extinction
Rampant capture for the songbird trade threatens to silence the forests of this species’ evolutionarily marvelous melody.
Rampant capture for the songbird trade threatens to silence the forests of this species’ evolutionarily marvelous melody.
Refuge No More: Migratory Birds Face Drought, Disease and Death on the Pacific Flyway
The Western drought has exacerbated a water crisis, years in the making, that threatens the health of millions of birds — and so much more.
The Western drought has exacerbated a water crisis, years in the making, that threatens the health of millions of birds — and so much more.
Debunking the Biggest Myth About Wildfires
A new book from ecologist Chad Hanson explains why misunderstanding fire is dangerous for communities, wildlife and fighting climate change.
A new book from ecologist Chad Hanson explains why misunderstanding fire is dangerous for communities, wildlife and fighting climate change.
Nectar Thieves: How Invasive Bumblebees Threaten Hummingbirds
Buff-tailed bumblebees are robbing hummingbirds of nutrients — just one of several threats facing the tiny birds, a new book reveals.
Buff-tailed bumblebees are robbing hummingbirds of nutrients — just one of several threats facing the tiny birds, a new book reveals.
10 New Books About Wildlife and Our Relationship With Animals
From the majesty of our feathered friends to the cultural cost of extinction, these new books help us examine the natural world.
From the majesty of our feathered friends to the cultural cost of extinction, these new books help us examine the natural world.
Species Spotlight: Velvet Scoter — the Disappearing Diving Duck
A nearly extinct population of this wide-ranging species represents a unique element of biodiversity in the Caucasus.
A nearly extinct population of this wide-ranging species represents a unique element of biodiversity in the Caucasus.
I Know Why the Caged Songbird Goes Extinct
A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.
A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.
Sounds of Silence: Extinction Is Erasing the Earth’s Music
Writer Kathleen Dean Moore turns her ear to nature’s sounds and what we’re losing as species disappear.
Writer Kathleen Dean Moore turns her ear to nature’s sounds and what we’re losing as species disappear.
As Extreme Weather Events Increase, What Are the Risks to Wildlife?
Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.
Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.