Global species loss may have peaked decades ago, suggesting we are not in a ‘sixth mass extinction.’ But it’s too early to celebrate.
Extinction slowdown? Study offers a rare hope for biodiversity Read Post »
Study shows large reserves host more plants and animals, but linking small remnants is essential for many species.
4/4/2026: God Squad may have doomed Rice’s whales, salmon restored to Maine stream, faux fur could save leopards, new species found at record rates, native seed farm helps restore ecosystems, and more.
The State of Nature Update #23 Read Post »
A University of Michigan study lays out the challenges, and potential fixes, for a largely untapped resource.
Offshore wind could transform the Great Lakes Region. Here’s what’s holding it back Read Post »
3/25/2026: Birds use cigarette butts, ravens remember wolf kill sites, insects migrate remarkable distances, daylight saving time helps wildlife, carbon footprint of farmed vs. wild fish, and more…
The State of Nature: Weekly Update #22 Read Post »
The fragile insects travel thousands of miles to bring a bit of summer to northern countries. But what does it mean for conservation in their home countries?
3/11/2026: Supposedly extinct marsupials discovered in New Guinea, 3D scans of ants, cannibalizing orcas, iconic ‘hellbenders’ declining, nature report released despite Trump’s cancellation, and more…
The State of Nature: Weekly Update #21 Read Post »
Identical-looking creatures are turning out to be entirely different species, with important consequences for conservation.
Hiding in plain sight – the doppelgänger animals living right under our noses Read Post »