Biology
Shy Fish Prefer to Follow Other Shy Fish
Shy sticklebacks were more likely to emerge from under cover when an equally wary fellow was already out there, rather than when a bold individual was present.
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Conservation
The Secret World of Crayfish Extinction (and Beyond)
As Australia’s crayfish disappear, so, too, will other species
Conservation
Shiny, Metallic Snake is a Critically Endangered New Species
The Conception Bank silver boa is the first snake discovered in the Caribbean since the 1940s
Policy
Dead Tiger Cubs Found in Thai Temple Amid Trafficking Fears
Authorities find 40 cub carcasses in freezer at temple where tourist snapped selfies with tigers
Conservation
What do Elephants and Cocaine Have in Common?
Wildlife products and drugs both fuel massive levels of international crime, according to a new United Nations report
Why Was Harambe the Gorilla in a Zoo in the First Place?
Amid the debate over who was at fault in the death of a beloved animal, we need to step back and ask a different question
Illegal Pet Trade Threatens 13 Indonesian Birds with Extinction
A new study finds that five bird subspecies may already be extinct
Conservation
Ugly Critters Get No Love
Scientists would rather study good-looking species, according to a survey of their work
Conservation
Here's a List of Every At-Risk Bird Species in North America (All 432 of Them)
The 2016 State of North America’s Birds report finds that at least 37 percent of species are at risk
Conservation
More Than a Third of North American Bird Species in Danger without Urgent Action
Migratory shore birds are particularly vulnerable to threats including overfishing, predation and climate change
Who Eats Lemurs? The Answer Is More Complex Than You'd Think
Poverty drives bushmeat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but not everywhere
Climate Change
Genetically Engineered Crops Are Safe and Possibly Good for Climate Change
The National Academy of Sciences reaffirmed GMO safety and pointed to the potential for future improvements
Environment
Gridlock over Italy's Olive Tree Deaths Starts to Ease
A court ruling paves the way for disease-containment measures, but the risk of spread to other regions and nations remains
Policy
China Will Start the World's Largest Carbon Trading Market
Even though China has a non-market economy, it has learned from mistakes in Europe and California
Fractured Monkeys
A new study of one of the world’s most endangered primates finds new clues to its conservation
Should Tourists Swim with Endangered Sea Turtles?
Researchers in Barbados have found some unusual side effects when people join green turtles in the ocean
Energy
Fossil Fuels May Not Dwindle Anytime Soon
The U. S. Energy Information Administration foresees continued dominance for coal, gas and oil
East of Siberia: Walking Rivers with Tigers
I'm convinced one was watching us from the cover of fallen log and concealing branch as we hiked
Environment
A Fifth of Plants Risk Extinction as Farms, Logging Expand
But new species, like a 1.5-meter carnivorous plant, are still being found
Only Three Addax Antelopes Left in the Wild?
A new survey finds this critically endangered species on the knife’s edge of extinction
