How Crossbills and Other Birds Are Rewriting the Rules of Evolution
February 10, 2017 —
A possible new crossbill species is the latest example of how genetic research is giving us surprising insights into the ways animals evolve.
The Endangered Species Act Is Under Attack. But How Much Trouble Is It In?
February 08, 2017 —
Politicians are asking for major changes to the law—and even an outright repeal. Here's how the ESA could take a hit and everything that's at stake.
Hundreds of Former EPA Employees Write Letter to Oppose Scott Pruitt's Nomination
February 07, 2017 —
In a letter, nearly 500 former employees make a convincing case for why Scott Pruitt is unfit to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
Why Closer Is Not Always Better When Photographing Birds
February 03, 2017 —
The impulse to shoot your subject at close range can be powerful, but there are several reasons why that's not best for the animal—or the image.