Bark beetles' own bug songs drive them crazy
February 9, 2010, 11:29 p.m. by Katherine Butler
Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.
Endangered tiny toads in captivity are homeless in wild
February 2, 2010, 3:17 p.m. by Katherine Butler
After dam destroys their waterfall habitat, Tanzanian spray toads have no place to live in the wild.
In the Green Room: Noreen Clough talks about the wildlife refuge service
January 19, 2010, 11:16 a.m. by Mike Lindsay
Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and co-founder of MNN, learns about the importance of having a single national wildlife refuge service.
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.
Former brothel site now giving pleasure to conservationists
December 17, 2009, 6:27 p.m. by Jeffrey Davis
Former home of the famous Mustang Ranch brothel is now being returned to its natural state ... and the ladies of the brothel don't have to worry about floodwaters rising at inopportune times.
In the Green Room: Touring the Okefenokee Swamp
December 15, 2009, 10:15 a.m. by Mike Lindsay
Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, takes a tour of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
Petunias and potatoes added to list of carnivorous plants
December 9, 2009, 4:36 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
New review on carnivorous flora suggests that a number of plants previously thought innocent may actually be murderous.
World's smallest orchid discovered with petals only one cell thick
December 2, 2009, 5:28 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
The tiny plant, discovered growing inside the root of another small orchid, is just 2.1 mm wide from petal tip to petal tip.
Teddy Roosevelt: The Wilderness Warrior
November 3, 2009, 10:52 a.m. by Jessica Knoblauch
Douglas Brinkley's new book,<i>The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America,</i> covers the 26th president's vast conservation accomplishments.
Travel with Buddy the Bison
October 1, 2009, 8:59 p.m. by Karl Burkart
Where's Buddy Bison campaign from the National Parks Trust hopes to get kids excited about the great outdoors with a cute stuffed travel companion named Buddy.
Protect nature to protect us
September 21, 2009, 1:27 p.m. by Shea Gunther
The Nature Conservancy thinks natural systems should be a part of the solution to global warming and needs your help to protect them.
What's the bathroom etiquette when you go camping?
September 14, 2009, 6:11 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Get ready to dig a few holes, or if you're really roughing it, take your waste with you.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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How to pet a dog the right way
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Mother dog and 9 puppies discovered at landfill are getting the care they need
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When hikers need help, who pays for rescue?
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On maiden voyage, Boaty McBoatface identifies significant culprit in rising sea levels
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This salamander species is solar-powered
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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