Conservation

African Elephants Innately Understand Pointing
October 17, 2013 — After their first year, baby elephants are smarter than chimpanzees
A Crazy Idea to Bring Back Atlantic Puffins Is a Success
August 28, 2013 — Ornithologist Steve Kress’s once-controversial methods are the gold standard for saving seabirds around the world.
From the Archives: Aldo Leopold's ‘Odyssey'
June 12, 2013 — The journey of a single atom paints a compelling portrait of the web of life.
Night Lights May Affect Urban Birds
June 03, 2013 — Birds exposed to artificial light in cities get an early start to mating season.
Why Do Birds Matter?
March 06, 2013 — From authors to ornithologists, avian enthusiasts share their thoughts.
The Most Endangered Bird in the Continental U.S.
March 05, 2013 — The fight to save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow inspires all who love wildlife.
The Man Who Saves Cranes
January 18, 2013 — At forty years and counting, celebrated ornithologist George Archibald’s global crusade to protect cranes still has the wind beneath its wings.
When Birds and Glass Collide
December 20, 2012 — Each migration season, millions of birds die in cities by crashing into buildings. Now a growing trend toward sustainable design could open the door to safer passage.
Ecuador Won’t Drill for Oil in the Amazon—As Long as the World Pays Up
July 20, 2012 — The South American country ups the ante on a unique plan to save Yasuní National Park, a haven for tropical birds.
Rachel Carson and JFK, an Environmental Tag Team
May 08, 2012 — On the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring’s publication, a best-selling historian shows the extent to which John Kennedy and his administration defended Rachel Carson’s controversial work against the chemical industry’s onslaught.