In 200 Years Cows May Be the Biggest Land Mammals on the Planet
Humans may be driving large mammals to extinction
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Recent Ocean Heat Waves Have "Forever" Altered Great Barrier Reef
At least 30 percent of corals died off in 2016, and more extreme heat is likely in store
Lesser Prairie Chickens Show Greater Dance Moves in the Spring
Prairies become dance floors each spring as male birds vie for female attention. "Like No One is Watching” was first published on bioGraphic © 2018 California Academy of Sciences.
Ocean Heat Waves Are Getting Worse
Spikes in sea temperatures stress marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs
Reptiles Are Concentrated in Specific Locations, Often Unprotected
Lizards, snakes and turtles are concentrated in largely unprotected areas
Right Whales Seem to Think before They Speak
Rather than always making the same call in response to the same stimuli, North Atlantic right whales are capable of changing their vocalizations.
Bats Are Migrating Earlier, and It Could Wreak Havoc on Farming
Climate change may be partially to blame for the creatures’ shifting schedules
Ralph Steadman's World of Endangered Animals
The legendary cartoonist highlights Earth’s most vulnerable species, using his lavish, eccentric style
Ralph Steadman's World of Endangered Animals
The legendary cartoonist highlights Earth’s most vulnerable species, using his lavish, eccentric style
The World Bids Farewell to the Last Male Northern White Rhino
The beloved rhino bull Sudan died Monday, leaving behind only two females of its kind
The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market
Media coverage hyping the supposed use of rhino horn to pump up sex drive does no favors for conservation efforts
Arizona Regulators Want Renewables, Not More Natural Gas
Surprise decision could speed transition to greener forms of energy
Northern White Rhinos Are about to Die Out--Should We Save Them?
Conservationists debate whether IVF efforts are the best use of limited resources
Tree Farms Will Not Save Us from Global Warming
Plantations would have to be massive in scale, and their value is still unproven
Drones Could Help Biologists Tally Birds
Counting by drone not only saves time and effort, but yields better data on species numbers—a definite plus in terms of conservation. Karen Hopkin reports.
Meet the Satellites That Can Pinpoint Methane and Carbon Dioxide Leaks
European and Canadian orbiters can work together to catch wayward emissions
Scientists Are Taking Extreme Steps to Help Corals Survive
Scientists are urgently transplanting, fertilizing and enhancing corals to help them adapt to warmer oceans, but rebuilding entire reefs will be daunting
Nominee to Lead USGS Is Hard to Read
In hearings, James Reilly II supports scientific integrity but sidesteps climate questions
E.U. Expected to Vote on Pesticide Ban after Major Scientific Review
A survey of more than 1,500 studies concludes neonicotinoids harm bees
Blockchain beyond Bitcoin: The Energy Sector
Freelance science journalist Kevin Begos reports from the U.S. Power and Renewable Summit in Austin, Texas, on the use of blockchain technology to make more efficient energy markets and distribution.
