Lands & Waters: Wildlife

9 Myths About Animals You Probably Think Are True

By Phalon Joy Evergreen March 11, 2015

In this story: animals, science, wildlife, grizzlies, insects

When you hear the word "hibernate," you think bears. In actuality, bears aren't true hibernators.

Rare Gray Fox Spotted After a Decade

What this fox has to say about the future of the city

By Mikey Jane Moran February 27, 2015

In this story: wildlife, volunteers, national parks, public lands, endangered species

"A New Wild" Looks at How Animals and Humans Can Thrive Together

The new five-part series shows that human relationships with nature need not be destructive.

By Crystal F. Lambert February 20, 2015

In this story: adventure, animals, wildlife, saving wild places, activism

A Husband Dreams of Backyard Chickens

By David Lansing February 13, 2015

In this story: gardening, lifestyle, animals

Did an Orangutan Die for Your Oreos?

By Dashka Slater February 12, 2015

In this story: food and drink, forests, animals, wildlife

No Newts Is Bad Newts

The exotic pet trade could wipe out wild salamanders.

By Chelsea Leu February 12, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, endangered species

alamanders are the secret mainstay of many American forests.

How Honey Bees Can Alleviate World Hunger

Humans will miss more than the honey if bee die-offs continue

By Mikey Jane Moran February 13, 2015

In this story: bees, food and drink, environmental justice, population, animals

Buzz Kill

As corn yields rise, bees are dying worldwide

By Patrick J. Kiger February 6, 2015

In this story: bees, wildlife, gardening, insects

Rare Fox Spotted In Yosemite For First Time In A Century

A wildlife camera in Yosemite's backcountry captured one of less than 50 remaining Sierra Nevada red foxes.

By Nicholas Ibarra January 30, 2015

In this story: endangered species, national parks, arctic fox, wildlife, animals

Sierra Nevada red fox, provided by U.S. National Park Service

7 Wildest GoPro Thieves

These animals take the "all-terrain" camera to new heights

By Phalon Joy Evergreen January 27, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, adventure, technology, photography

Fox Gnaws on GoPro in Round Island, Alaska