Stories by Asher Elbein

Asher Elbein is a journalist and fiction writer living in Austin, Tex. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Audubon and Texas Monthly.

Animals

This Frog May Be the First Amphibian Known to Pollinate Flowers

A tiny, orange Brazilian tree frog may be the first known amphibian pollinator, further broadening our understanding of which animals perform this crucial biological function

May 6, 2023 — Asher Elbein

Ecology

Bird Feeders Are Good for Some Species—But Possibly Bad for Others

Studies of bird feeding in the U.K. raise concerns about the ecological impacts of provisioning our feathered friends

March 4, 2022 — Asher Elbein