Wolves 101
Watch Arctic Wolf Pack HERE. Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus): the largest wild member of the dog family. AKA: Timber wolf Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Carnivora Family: |...
View ArticleScientists Discover First-Known Non-Oxygen Breathing Animal
An unusual species of parasite was recently discovered by scientists. The tiny parasite hides in the muscles of salmons and has less than 10 cells. And most peculiar, the species, Henneguya...
View ArticleThe Novel Coronavirus and Its Connection to Wildlife
[This post is updating as we receive more questions and information.] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, a respiratory illness traced back to a live animal market...
View ArticleHerpMapper | Nature Nation
Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the nation. This week’s is HerpMapper. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. HerpMapper is a...
View ArticleFossil Atmospheres | Nature Nation
Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the nation. This week’s is Fossil Atmospheres. Fossil Atmospheres Fossil Atmospheres is a climate change...
View ArticleCyber Spotters | Nature Nation
Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the nation. This week’s is Cyber Spotters from the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online. Coalition to...
View ArticleRare White Giraffe Poaching and What You Can Do
Two rare white giraffes seen in Kenya’s Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy in 2017.(Image: © Hirola Conservation Program) Earlier this week, two extremely rare and mesmerizingly white giraffes, a...
View ArticleWhat to Stream on PBS NATURE
Here are the episodes of NATURE currently available to stream online. We’ll keep this list updated as frequently as possible. [Last updated: March 13, 2020] The Mighty Weasel Discover the truth about...
View ArticlePBS NATURE Resources for Parents and Teachers
Looking for inspiration, boredom-relief, or lesson plans to keep kids busy? Here are some PBS NATURE resources to start with. Streaming Episodes | Rated G: Enjoy kid-friendly NATURE episodes streaming...
View ArticleNature’s Notebook | Nature Nation
Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the nation. This week, as the seasons start to shift, is Nature’s Notebook. Nature’s Notebook The mission of...
View ArticleGiant Sequoia Fact Sheet
Sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park. Photo by Bob Wick. Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum): a coniferous evergreen tree of the cypress family. AKA: giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Sierran...
View ArticlePangolin Fact Sheet
Image taken by Maria Diekmann. Pangolin: mammals of the order of Pholidota. There are eight species of pangolins that are found on two continents. AKA: scaly anteaters Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: |...
View ArticleCoronavirus and Pets: Q&A With a Veterinarian
Today, Veterinarian Dr. Dan Smith answered questions, live, on our Facebook page. We’ve collected some of the most pertinent responses and shared them below to keep you informed. Have more questions?...
View ArticleCitizen Science at Home
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite projects and resources for partaking in citizen science at home. If you’re interested in keeping up with Nature’s citizen science community, you can join our...
View ArticleWildlife Trafficking Q&A: Interview With Wildlife Criminologist Monique...
Monique Sosnowski is a wildlife criminologist who specializes in global wildlife conservation and wildlife crime, with particular interests in trade, poaching, and security. Her field research has...
View ArticleCuba Wildlife Facts
Three Cuban rock iguanas together on the beach of Cayo Iguana, Cuba. Credit: © Crossing the Line Productions Ltd Cuba is a country that comprises the island of Cuba as well as Isla de la Juventud and...
View ArticleGood NATURE: Cuba’s Wild Revolution
After each NATURE premiere, we gather online videos we love into a playlist. From our newest film to incredible footage from around the web, here were our favorites. And don’t forget, you can always...
View ArticleEcology in the Time of Pandemic
This piece, which explores the assault on nature that has contributed to the spillover of the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, was prepared by Wildlife Conservation Society‘s Senior Conservation...
View ArticleTiger Tests Positive for COVID-19
Credit: WCS The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked concerns as it spreads rapidly across the globe. Millions have been affected by the virus, either directly or indirectly. But recent findings...
View ArticleThe Truth About “Tiger King” And Cats in Captivity
Here’s what two journalists, who’ve documented the captive tiger tourism industry for years, had to say about Netflix’s Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. An undercover U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
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