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New Federal Water Rules Ditch Protections for Wetlands and Small Streams
Despite scientific pushback, the Trump administration's updated regulations loosen oversight on millions of miles of waterways.
New Water Rule Endangers Millions of Birds and America’s Water Supply
138 bird species are wetland dependent.
Cookies, Honey, Tangerines, Manure—These Birds Have Some Strange Scents
There's still a lot scientists don't know about odor in the avian world, but this much is clear: Some species really smell.
Can Kangaroo Island's Glossy Black-Cockatoo Survive Australia's Fires?
The endangered birds have lost a significant amount of habitat, leaving conservationists concerned about their long-term prospects.
What Do Birds and Beef Have In Common?
Audubon’s Marshall Johnson is spreading the word on how your meat purchases can help grassland birds, one burger at a time.
Hummingbirds Owe Their Shimmer to Microscopic Pancake-Like Structures
New research shows how extra-complex melanosomes in hummingbird feathers make light dance in fascinating ways.
Fish Are on the Legislative Menu at a Recent Congressional Hearing
A House Natural Resources subcommittee discussed bills this week to protect fish and seabirds from climate change and overfishing.
Everyone Has a Bird Question They’re Waiting to Ask
If they’re paying enough attention to birds to ask questions, they’re halfway to becoming an advocate for wildlife.