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Sea Urchins Illuminate How to Trap Carbon Dioxide
May 23, 2013 — A marine creature shows researchers a new way to capture a potent greenhouse gas.
Why Do We Never See Baby Pigeons?
April 12, 2013 — They do exist, but you have to know where to look.
Tracing the Keystone XL Pipeline’s Potential Path of Destruction
April 04, 2013 — The proposed pipeline would run from Canada to the Gulf Coast and threaten wolves, warblers, and waterways.
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.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
October 22, 2012 — These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
Out of the Shadows: Black Swifts, North America's Most Mysterious Birds
September 26, 2012 — Whether exploring dark, wet caves in Colorado or crossing paths with Montana's grizzlies, a dedicated band of scientists and volunteers is determined to solve the mystery of one of the most elusive birds on earth. 
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.
Birding by Zipline
May 16, 2012 — Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds.