Mammals

A new book digs through dark caves and historical documents to tell the story of the now-extinct giant short-faced bear, which disappeared around the time of the mammoths.

New research shows that oil drilling in Canada’s boreal forest is changing how wolves, caribou, bears and other species interact.

Policymakers can’t hide behind a lack of research anymore when it comes to enacting meaningful conservation measures to protect dwindling wolverine populations.

A new study shows how the concerning overlap between the biodiversity and climate crises.

2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

More than 25 years of experience illustrate how to live successfully in a landscape with jaguars, just as they’re starting to return to the United States.

Warming temperatures, stronger storms and rising seas present a cascade of challenges that researchers are racing to understand.

This fearless carnivore lives a secretive life and digs fantastic tunnels — but that can’t protect it from poachers and snares.

Thor Hanson’s new book explains the biology behind climate change and why some species may be better able to survive a quickly changing planet.