Ecology

Science in meter and verse

Vultures get a bad reputation for their carrion-scavenging ways, but their dietary habits prevent the release of greenhouse gases

Intestinal parasites infect herbivores with similar digestive systems

The scientists who want to bring back mammoths now hope to revive the marsupial carnivore thylacine

Creation as science; climbing Mount Everest

Piping in audio of snapping shrimp could help the oysters reestablish long-lost ecosystems

Dam-building beavers are helping stave off some of the worst effects of climate-driven droughts and floods

Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the wildlife linked to a people’s transformation

A new seal’s-eye view shows these specialized hairs in motion at sea

Here’s how they choose the right leaf for the job

From giant land-based salmon tanks to submersible shellfish platforms, experiments in aquaculture are dotting Maine’s coasts

Urban environments naturally train critical thinkers and observational experts who are the future of ecology