Insect declines threaten more than pollinators – wildlife could also be at risk, researchers warn
From feeding baby birds to recycling nutrients, a new study shows conserving insects has surprising benefits for other animals and biodiversity.
The State of Nature Update #30
9/25/2026: Migrating birds are confused by bright lights, one in nine migratory birds are declining, birds actually enjoy flying, rare raccoons can make toys and scientists race to save coral reefs amid global warming.
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The State of Nature Update #29
8/27/2026: The amazing transoceanic migrations of a tiny dragonfly, hotter forest fires are changing forests, city life supercharges evolution of animals, tiny penguins get bird flu vaccines and more…
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The State of Nature Update #28
7/30/2026: India’s tigers are booming but concerns remain, elusive Sunda clouded leopards caught on camera, female chickadees prefer smart males, half of migratory bird species are declining, and more…
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The State of Nature Update #25
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…
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Size matters, so does connection: Protect large natural areas but don’t forget the fragments to save species, study finds
Study shows large reserves host more plants and animals, but linking small remnants is essential for many species.
Offshore wind could transform the Great Lakes Region. Here’s what’s holding it back
A University of Michigan study lays out the challenges, and potential fixes, for a largely untapped resource.
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The State of Nature: Weekly Update #22
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…
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