Bird-watching has boomed during the pandemic
May 29, 2020, 3:52 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Lockdown may have given us a renewed love for all that sings and soars in the natural world.
In the Green Room: The national wildlife refuge system
January 5, 2010, 11:14 a.m. by Mike Lindsay
Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and co-founder of MNN, explores the national wildlife refuge system.
Endangered right whales and calves spotted
January 4, 2010, 8:44 p.m. by Katy Rank Lev
Annual migration past St. Simons Island reinforces the need to protect the species from motor boats, other threats.
Pet snake saves family from house fire
January 4, 2010, 3:32 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Rescued animal returns the favor by warning family when an electric blanket catches fire.
11 U.S. species endangered by climate change
January 4, 2010, 11:10 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
A new report by the Endangered Species Coalition with the American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity, has ranked America's top 11 species most at risk from climate change.
Deep freeze chills nation
January 4, 2010, 11:06 a.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: Temperatures across the country plunged well below freezing over the weekend, and forecasters predict frigid air will stick around for days. NBC's Jeff Rossen and The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel report.
Media Mayhem: 5 more tall tales by climate change deniers in 2009
January 4, 2010, 8:28 a.m. by Ken Edelstein
Last week's readers help me come up with five more juicy ones to chew on.
Tarantulas have a secret, painful weapon
January 1, 2010, 3:21 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Doctors advise handling with care after pet shoots hairs into owner's eye.
Rambunctious baby pandas halt baby panda boom
December 31, 2009, 4:24 p.m. by Katherine Butler
Panda moms are too exhausted with current cubs to bear more offspring.
California bond allows private companies control of water
December 31, 2009, 1:17 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Little-noticed water privatization provision sneaks into $11.1 billion water bond up for a vote in 2010.
MNN week in review: Great Danes and vanishing places
December 31, 2009, 8:38 a.m.
Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Dec. 27-Jan. 2.
Midwest flood solution angers small towns
December 30, 2009, 1:22 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Diversion project to manage Red River floods would send water to small towns in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Crews battle two Australian wildfires
December 30, 2009, 10:42 a.m.
Video: Fire crews in Australia work to contain two wildfires that have scorched more than 33,000 acres of forest and farmland.
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13 of the world's most gentle dog breeds
These are the most sweet, loving and gentle dogs with kids and families.
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Every solar system model you've seen is wrong
Filmmakers map out the true scale of the planets' orbits in the sand.
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Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?
The man who wandered into the wilds of Alaska and died in 1992 is still making news.
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7 things you never knew about dragonflies
These beautiful but ferocious predators have sharp mandibles and can fly backward.
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
Proper identification can mean the difference between life and death.
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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side
Tricycle the dog will spend days stretched out on a friend's grave.
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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick
Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.
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What gray hair says about your health
From heart disease risk to vitamin deficiencies, your tresses can talk.
