How many polar bears are there?
March 10, 2020, 4:36 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Many wild polar bear populations face a bleak future as the Arctic warms up.
The world's largest privately owned giant sequoia forest is now protected
February 28, 2020, 4:42 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Alder Creek is home to hundreds of giant sequoias, from seedlings to millennia-old Methuselahs.
Antarctic blue whales make 'unprecedented' comeback
February 28, 2020, 10:55 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The endangered whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.
White-nose syndrome haunts bats
February 27, 2020, 2:15 p.m. by Russell McLendon
A fungus is obliterating North America's bats in 'one of the most severe wildlife diseases ever recorded,' scientists warn.
Meet the pangolin, an adorable endangered creature
February 7, 2020, 2:50 p.m. by Laura Moss
Conservationists hope to save it by softening its image.
Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo
December 27, 2019, 2:21 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The baby boy appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.
Drone captures the largest swarm of sea turtles ever filmed
November 29, 2019, 10:51 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell.
A blue whale's heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food
November 27, 2019, 9:51 a.m. by Russell McLendon
This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.
Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year
November 19, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.
Can a glut of fake horns save real rhinos?
November 8, 2019, 3:25 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Scientists say they've created the ultimate decoy.
12 enchanting quirks of the rare ghost orchid
October 28, 2019, 11:59 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The endangered ghost orchid lives up to its name in several ways.
How to share Earth with other animals
October 24, 2019, 11:27 a.m. by Russell McLendon
A renowned biologist wants us to set aside half the planet for wildlife, part of a growing effort to avert the first man-made mass extinction.
-
Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place
-
20 minutes in nature a day is your ticket to feeling better
-
What you need to know about that mysterious coronavirus
-
Make a simple homemade electrolyte drink
-
With humans in lockdown, animals flourish
-
6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic
-
10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
-
Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
-
A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
-
How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
-
Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
-
What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
