Conservation
Old Trees Are Ecosystem Gold
David Lindenmayer of the Australian National University College of Science in Canberra says that older trees play outsize roles in maintaining landscapes and ecosystems.
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Conservation
Boat Noise Means Fish Can't Learn Their Lessons
Damselfish had trouble learning to avoid predators, when that lesson was accompanied by a soundtrack of buzzing boat engines. Christopher Intagliata reports...
Conservation
Woodpeckers Drum to Their Own Tunes
The length and spacing of woodpecker drum rolls varies enough to tell woodpeckers apart—which could be useful to conservation biologists. Christopher Intagliata reports...
Environment
To Protect Ocean Life, Marine Reserves Have to Be Redrawn Based on Science
Big marine reserves look good on maps, but it takes tough rules close to shore to improve fisheries and biodiversity
Environment
Homebodies Economize on Energy Use
Today’s work-from-home, on-demand culture means more days at home—and translates into greater energy savings, too. Karen Hopkin reports.
Is This the Year the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Goes Extinct?
Things don’t look good for these critically endangered birds, but a captive-breeding program could help save them
Energy
Texas Got 18 Percent of Its Energy from Wind and Solar Last Year
For years critics have claimed grid costs and stability will spiral out of control before we hit 20 percent renewable energy. Texas is proving them wrong
Climate Change
Polar Bears Require More Food to Survive Than Thought
Due to climate change, they already may not be catching enough prey to meet their high energy demands
In India, Agroforestry Is a Win for Both Tigers and Villagers
Integrating trees into cropland makes agriculture more productive and preserves forests for the big cats and the ecosystems that depend on them
Environment
Rewetting the Swamp: Indonesia’s Bold Plan
A controversial project to restore 2.5 million hectares of tropical peatland hinges on sustainable farming
Conservation
Ghost Cat Gone: Eastern Cougar Officially Declared Extinct
The subspecies has now been removed from the Endangered Species Act, 80 years after its last sighting
Environment
Animals Worldwide Stick Close to Home When Humans Move In
Baboons, grizzly bears and other species are giving up their wild ways as cities, farms and roads fracture habitat
Conservation
Lion Conservation Challenges Giraffe Protection
Having lions and giraffes together in protected areas means far lower survival rates for juvenile giraffes. Jason Goldman reports.
Conservation
For Florida Panthers, Extinction Comes on 4 Wheels
2017 was another deadly year for the panthers. How much longer can this critically endangered species survive?
Conservation
222 Bird Species Worldwide Are Now Critically Endangered
And according to the latest IUCN Red List update, a dismaying 13 percent of species are endangered
Biology
Canada Geese Taking a Winter Staycation
The geese are wintering farther and farther north, in urban areas like Chicago—which may help them avoid hunters. Emily Schwing reports.
Conservation
Squirrel Sex is Complicated
Only 35 Mount Graham squirrels remain in the wild, but five captive squirrels could hold the key to their long-term survival—if we can get them to breed
Environment
How to Stop Sex Changes in Turtles on the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change led to more female eggs, so scientists are trying to ensure males are made in the shade
Bees Gone Wild
Feral honeybees pose a danger to native bees and the ecosystems that depend on them
Conservation
Protected Wildlife Is a Major Casualty In War-Torn Areas of Africa
During war, rates of ivory poaching go up and animal reproduction declines
