Shifting Border Wall Plans Threaten Big Bend Region Covert plans to militarize remote parts of Texas could endanger fragile desert communities By Margret Grebowicz April 2, 2026 In this story: borderlands, Trump, saving wild places, wildlife, animals
Undercover Tourists Are Saving Sloths in Costa Rica These activists work to protect the animals and keep them wild and free By Sara Novak March 26, 2026 In this story: activism, animals, conservation
These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care. An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health By Joe Spring March 22, 2026 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, conservation
Crocodiles Know a Thing or Two About Solar This crocs' bony armored plates absorb sunlight to regulate body temperature March 13, 2026 In this story: animals, marine ecosystems, solar
Facing Apex Predators—and Fear—in the Name of Conservation Photographer Tanya Houppermans gets within biting distance to capture the beauty of sharks and other maligned sea creatures By Suki Gear March 13, 2026 In this story: photography, marine ecosystems, animals, Animal Pics
California Wolf Blazes New Trail The epic journey of Bae has been a cause for celebration and highlights the need for road safety By Lindsey Botts February 24, 2026 In this story: wolves, saving wild places, endangered species, conservation, animals
Going the Distance A new study confirmed that mule deer that travel are healthier than their sedentary counterparts By Christine Peterson February 23, 2026 In this story: wildlife, saving wild places, animals, conservation
Could Reclassifying Bison as Wildlife Reshape Conservation in the West? A tribal leader considers what it will take to restore the “functionally extinct” species By Katie O'Reilly February 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, bison, animals, conservation, endangered species
When It Comes to Greening the Desert, Rattlesnakes May Be Prolific Gardeners New research shows that seeds excreted by the venomous reptiles germinate at a higher rate By Joe Spring February 8, 2026 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, gardening, nature
Wolverines Are One Step Closer to Returning to Colorado The bear-like weasels could be reintroduced into the state after a 100-year absence By Lindsey Botts January 28, 2026 In this story: endangered species, animals, wildlife, conservation, victory