Environment

See How Otter Pups Depend on Mom’s Grip to Avoid Being Swept Away
They float through icy waters, paws clasped tight. To us, it's adorable. To them, it's survival.
See How Otter Pups Depend on Mom’s Grip to Avoid Being Swept Away
They float through icy waters, paws clasped tight. To us, it's adorable. To them, it's survival.

Clawed Chicks and Cow Guts Make This 'Stinky' Amazon Bird a Living Mystery
A bird that smells like manure. Babies with claws on their wings. Adults that can barely fly. It sounds made up—but the hoatzin is real, alive, and more puzzling than...
Clawed Chicks and Cow Guts Make This 'Stinky' Amazon Bird a Living Mystery
A bird that smells like manure. Babies with claws on their wings. Adults that can barely fly. It sounds made up—but the hoatzin is real, alive, and more puzzling than...

Police Officer Revives Newborn Fawn After Deadly Collision Kills Mother
A late-night crash in Michigan claimed the life of a pregnant deer—but what happened next stunned even veteran officers.
Police Officer Revives Newborn Fawn After Deadly Collision Kills Mother
A late-night crash in Michigan claimed the life of a pregnant deer—but what happened next stunned even veteran officers.

Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Lands Leave Ecosystems in Ruins
Every year, across America’s public lands, wildlife killing contests take place in the shadows. These events target animals like coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and even mountain lions.
Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Lands Leave Ecosystems in Ruins
Every year, across America’s public lands, wildlife killing contests take place in the shadows. These events target animals like coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and even mountain lions.

Invasive Crab Discovery Triggers Alarm in Columbia River
A crab with furry claws and a destructive reputation just turned up in the Columbia River — and it’s not supposed to be here.
Invasive Crab Discovery Triggers Alarm in Columbia River
A crab with furry claws and a destructive reputation just turned up in the Columbia River — and it’s not supposed to be here.

Forest Service Cuts Strip Fire Response Readiness as Wildfire Season Looms
Thousands of trained wildfire responders have vanished from the Forest Service ranks—just as peak fire season ignites.
Forest Service Cuts Strip Fire Response Readiness as Wildfire Season Looms
Thousands of trained wildfire responders have vanished from the Forest Service ranks—just as peak fire season ignites.