The Magazine of The Sierra Club
When Young Eagles Ride the Winds
Adult golden eagles migrate through rough weather; younger birds might know better
Why Baby Murres Jump
Why do common murre chicks toss themselves off cliffs before they learn to fly?
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On the Origin of High-Sodium Species
Roads and the salt spread on them are pushing the evolution of species
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Lack of Funding, and Political Will, Threaten Restoration of the Everglades
A new report says efforts to restore the Everglades need to integrate more data about climate change
Frogs Can Deliver a Real Tongue Lashing
A team of researchers set out to understand why frog tongues are so sticky
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The Science of the Snake Bite
High-speed cameras take the rattlesnake strike out of the lab and into the natural world
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Where the Deer and the Salamander Roam
New research shows some mole salamanders make an epic spring journey to find new mating ponds
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Horses Gone Wild
A recent project shows that wild horses are inflicting ecological damage
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Oil From Deepwater Horizon is Found in Birds
Research shows that oil from the big spill affected more than marine species. It also made it into the terrestrial food web.
Is It Too Late to Save the World’s Cutest Porpoise?
International authorities are making last-ditch efforts to save the world’s smallest porpoise species
