Jaguars Thrive in Lightly Logged Forests
Responsibly harvested areas may serve as habitat corridors for the big cats
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Coral Reefs Keep Costly Waves at Bay
A new analysis found the flood protection benefits of coral reefs save the global economy $4 billion dollars a year. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Hippo Dung Fouls Up Freshwater Fisheries
Hippo poop is piling up in Tanzania’s freshwater fisheries—which is bad news for biodiversity, and deleterious for the dinner plate. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Humans Are Driving Other Mammals to Become More Nocturnal
The shift could change which prey animals hunt or make it harder to find food
Does Killing Sharks, Wolves and Other Top Predators Solve Our Conflicts with Them?
In spite of their ecological, economic and cultural significance, predators are among the most heavily persecuted animals, due to conflict with humans and their assets
How Global Warming Is Shrinking Earth's Animals
A rise in global temperatures may be making all kinds of creatures smaller—a trend with worrisome implications
Cores from Coral Reefs Hold Secrets of the Ocean's Past and Future
Coral skeletons have recorded changes in the ocean environment over thousands of years
Solar Farms Produce Power--and Food
Some crops grow better under raised solar panels than they do in full sun
Some Trees Beat Heat with Sweat
During extreme heat waves, a species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water and taking advantage of evaporative cooling. Other trees may do the same.
Pinnipeds Don't Appreciate Biped Disturbance
Sea lions and fur seals in Uruguay have become a tourist attraction—but the animals have become less, not more, accepting of humans. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Can Yellow Warblers Adapt to a Warmer Climate?
Scientists work to understand vulnerability to global warming at the level of animals’ DNA
Big Art for Our Biggest Conservation Problems
An ambitious new project is underway to pepper the migratory routes of endangered monarch butterflies with eye-catching murals
How Much of the World's Protected Land Is Actually Protected?
Intense human pressure on areas set aside for preservation could be threatening biodiversity
The Race Is on to Mine and Protect the Deep Seafloor
The race is on to exploit—and protect—the ocean floor
Hunting Rules Have Changed Mama Bear Care
Hunting regulations in Sweden prohibit killing brown bear mothers in company of cubs—causing mama bears to care for their young longer. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Tracing Thailand's Illegal Rosewood Trade
Rosewood is heavily smuggled, but resources to curb its trafficking are lacking
U.S. Cities Lose Tree Cover Just When They Need It Most
Urbanization is on the rise; so is the urban heat island effect—a situation that is worsening with the decline of tree cover in U.S. metropolitan areas
As Hawaii Aims for 100% Renewable Energy, Other States Watching Closely
How to incorporate solar and wind while keeping the electricity grid stable is a key question
Bees Have a Goldilocks Lawn Mow Schedule
Lawns mowed every two weeks hosted more bees than lawns mowed every three weeks. Jason G. Goldman reports.
In 200 Years Cows May Be the Biggest Land Mammals on the Planet
Humans may be driving large mammals to extinction
