Living World

Good Science is Contagious

Our fate is inextricably tied to animals and the ecosystems we share: It’s the lesson of COVID-19 and the gospel of the One Health movement.

Monarch of the Prairie

Volunteering with a butterfly conservation program left Ava Swenson with an appreciation for the role of community in protecting our winged friends.

Ruffling Feathers

Out West, an ecological tug-of-war rages on between the pinyon jay and greater sage-grouse. Must we pick a side?

Restored to Life

For author Nina Sally, helping restore a damaged landscape in Illinois is not just a summer job, it’s personal.

Flyway Robbery

Migration is no small feat for our feathered friends, and will only become more challenging as stopover sites are threatened.

Slaughter and Survival on the Ice

At first glance, Canada’s seal hunt appears to be a senseless slaughter. But not all seal hunting is created equal.

Smoke Signals

Wildfires are engulfing our Western forests. One tree stands tall amid the devastation.

Mosquitoes Suck

In the face of deforestation and climate change, these pests pose a greater threat than ever.

Small Birds, Big Impacts

Some building fixes and thoughtful design can prevent countless bird deaths.

A Murder of Crows

Long considered an evil omen, these birds continue to outsmart humans — and are vital to our ecosystem.
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