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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.
Environmental Books

Exhibiting Extinction: The Ghosts That Haunt Us

In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.
February 17, 2026
by
John R. Platt
In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.
Environmental Books

A Few More Environmental Books From 2025 We Couldn’t Let You Miss

Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.
December 16, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.
Environmental Books

New Wildlife Books for Children and Teens (That Adults May Find Interesting Too)

These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our shared environment.
December 5, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our shared environment.
News

Doug Peacock, the real ‘George Hayduke,’ Looks Back on 50 Years of The Monkey Wrench Gang

Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.
November 17, 2025
by
William H. Funk
Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.
Culture

A Cartoonist Finds Hope Amid the Apocalypse(s)

In two powerful new graphic novels, Peter Kuper tackles climate change, disappearing insects, and other tough environmental topics — but gives us reasons to avoid despair.
November 14, 2025
by
John R. Platt
In two powerful new graphic novels, Peter Kuper tackles climate change, disappearing insects, and other tough environmental topics — but gives us reasons to avoid despair.
Environmental Books

14 Incredible New Books to Inspire Your Friends and Family in the Year Ahead

These beautifully produced new books — covering art and photography, cooking, crafts, and more — celebrate our wildlife, health, and sustainable ways to care for our environment.
November 6, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These beautifully produced new books — covering art and photography, cooking, crafts, and more — celebrate our wildlife, health, and sustainable ways to care for our environment.
An arrangement of tan/brown mushrooms growing out of a green fern bank.
Environmental Books

Mysterious Mushrooms: New Books About the Fabulous Fruit of the Fungi

These 10 books celebrate and educate us about Earth’s most fascinating gift to humans and wildlife.
October 15, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These 10 books celebrate and educate us about Earth’s most fascinating gift to humans and wildlife.
Arts

Diary of a Nature Nerd: New Graphic Novel Celebrates Kids’ Love of Wildlife

Cartoonist Tiffany Everett’s new book encourages readers to explore new places, keep journals about what they encounter, and think like scientists.
October 9, 2025
by
John R. Platt
Cartoonist Tiffany Everett’s new book encourages readers to explore new places, keep journals about what they encounter, and think like scientists.
Editorials

Jane Goodall Will Live Forever

We’ve collected some of the best remembrances of the conservation icon and gathered a reading list of great books by and about Jane Goodall.
October 6, 2025
by
John R. Platt
We’ve collected some of the best remembrances of the conservation icon and gathered a reading list of great books by and about Jane Goodall.

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