Bird Mom Awards: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Weird
May 11, 2012 —
Here's to the mothers that keep it together, no matter how wild things get.
Science
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.
How a Flock of Birds Can Fly and Move Together
November 16, 2011 —
Winging at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, an entire flock of birds can make hairpin turns in an instant. How do they do it? A group of investigators is closer than ever to finding out.
How Do Hurricanes Affect Birds?
October 24, 2011 —
When severe weather hits, humans hunker down. But what about the feathered among us?
U.S.-Mexico Border Fence Hinders Wildlife, Study Says
July 07, 2009 —
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls and bighorn sheep are two of the roving species that could be affected.
