New research finds large areas of suitable habitat remain, but highways, cities and human conflict may prevent wolves from returning on their own.
Wolves could expand across the eastern U.S. – but they might need help Read Post »
6/6/2026: Elephant poop’s outsized effects on habitat, death of a butterfly’s last caterpillar, daddy longlegs hunt frogs, tracking a nesting sea turtle, conservation as a solution for climate change, and more…
The State of Nature Update #26 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 »
Study shows large reserves host more plants and animals, but linking small remnants is essential for many species.
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 »