5/16/2026: Birds steal from other birds’ nests, wolves are thriving once again on Isle Royale, Timmy the whale’s botched rescue, toxic chemicals and climate change together harm fertility, and more…
The State of Nature Update #25 Read Post »
A little-studied global industry links entertainment, conservation, and millions of farmed insects.
Butterfly houses: Boon for conservation or cause for concern? Read Post »
4/25/2026: Bat releases in Ukraine give respite from war, chimpanzee civil war, Britain’s butterflies are declining, warmer winters help and hurt wildlife, 10% of oceans are protected, and more…
The State of Nature Update #24 Read Post »
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 »