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How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill
Named after the Harpies of Greek mythology, females can sport five-inch talons and weigh up to 20 pounds.
New Endangered Species Act Rules Will Weaken Protections for Birds and Other Imperiled Wildlife
Final regulations diminish science-based decision-making and will reduce protections for birds.
New Plan for Bears Ears National Monument Draws Fire over Tree-Clearing
The government says uprooting piñon-juniper forest with heavy chains improves public lands in the West, but the science is sketchy.
More Than 600 People Flocked to Milwaukee for the 2019 Audubon Convention
Audubon’s network of conservation leaders, bird advocates, college students, and scientists gathered for a multi-day celebration to connect, learn, and enjoy nature.
The Ghosts of Gone Birds Haunts an Odd and Endangered Beetle
After centuries of losing countless birds and other small animals, a spiral of ecological consequences has taken its toll on American burying beetles.
New UN Report Affirms Importance of Land-Use Initiatives in Fighting Climate Change
Report affirms importance of programs like Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative and findings of recent report on fate of birds in America’s grasslands.
Unanimous Support for the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act
On July 30, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously voted to advance the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of
Affordable, Practical Solutions for Flood Recovery in Mississippi’s South Delta
Communities in Mississippi’s South Delta deserve real solutions for reducing flood damages, not false hope pinned to the Yazoo Backwater Pump
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan