Wildlife

mt everest and valley and hand with microplastics

Microplastics on Mount Everest: Atmospheric Plastic Rain Reaches the Third Pole

Microplastics on Mount Everest fall year-round, revealing airborne pollution reaching high-altitude ecosystems.

Microplastics on Mount Everest: Atmospheric Plastic Rain Reaches the Third Pole

Microplastics on Mount Everest fall year-round, revealing airborne pollution reaching high-altitude ecosystems.

On the left, a barn owl perches on a mossy post in a forest; on the right, two barn owls nuzzle together against a dark background.

A Rare Owl Family Captivated Manhattan Before Water Tower Work Left Their Nest Exposed

Removal of a water tower roof exposed a rare barn owl nest in Manhattan, sparking concern and an official investigation.

A Rare Owl Family Captivated Manhattan Before Water Tower Work Left Their Nest Exposed

Removal of a water tower roof exposed a rare barn owl nest in Manhattan, sparking concern and an official investigation.

On the left, a chimpanzee intently watches a video call on a smartphone held up to it; on the right, a chimpanzee's hand grips rusty metal cage bars.

The Last Pet Chimpanzee in America Lives Alone While The Endangered Species Act Is Ignored

Bow is believed to be the last chimpanzee kept as a private pet in the United States. He lives alone in Missouri while federal agencies with the authority to act...

The Last Pet Chimpanzee in America Lives Alone While The Endangered Species Act Is Ignored

Bow is believed to be the last chimpanzee kept as a private pet in the United States. He lives alone in Missouri while federal agencies with the authority to act...

On the left, a gray whale spy-hops from the ocean at sunset; on the right, two large dark whales swim together in blue underwater depths.

Fewer Than 370 Right Whales Left and Congress Just Voted to Delay Their Rescue

Fewer than 370 North Atlantic right whales remain, and a bill just passed by the House would delay their fishing-gear protections until 2035. The Senate is the last stop.

Fewer Than 370 Right Whales Left and Congress Just Voted to Delay Their Rescue

Fewer than 370 North Atlantic right whales remain, and a bill just passed by the House would delay their fishing-gear protections until 2035. The Senate is the last stop.

brown bat handing upside down looking at camera

Why Bats Matter

There are a lot of myths around bats, but the truth is we need them. 

Why Bats Matter

There are a lot of myths around bats, but the truth is we need them. 

On the left, a dense colony of king penguins crowds together; on the right, emperor penguins gather on a snowy Antarctic landscape beside rocky cliffs.

An Antarctic Job Pays Up to €2,400 a Month to Count Penguins, but Daily Life Comes With Serious Challenges

Seasonal roles at Port Lockroy combine penguin monitoring, heritage tourism, and remote Antarctic living with modest pay and big adventure.

An Antarctic Job Pays Up to €2,400 a Month to Count Penguins, but Daily Life Comes With Serious Challenges

Seasonal roles at Port Lockroy combine penguin monitoring, heritage tourism, and remote Antarctic living with modest pay and big adventure.