Cities Can Serve as Cauldrons of Evolution
Catherine Offord | Jan 1, 2019
From changes in gene flow to adaptation, the effects of urbanization are shaping the evolutionary trajectories of plants and animals.
Image of the Day: Handle with Care
Sukanya Charuchandra | Sep 24, 2018
Olympic National Park is relocating its mountain goats.
Wild Cat Conservationist Alan Rabinowitz Dies
Ashley Yeager | Aug 8, 2018
The “Indiana Jones of Wildlife Protection” helped established nature preserves around the world.
Ten-Minute Sabbatical
Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon | Aug 1, 2018
Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.
Infographic: Choosing the Right Umbrella
Amy Lewis | Aug 1, 2018
Researchers must consider the entire ecosystem when planning conservation strategies.
Viable Embryos Created With Northern White Rhino Sperm in the Lab
Ashley Yeager | Jul 4, 2018
Researchers froze the fertilized eggs, taken from southern white rhinos, in hopes of preserving the near-extinct northern subspecies.
After Relocation, an Endangered Species Stops Avoiding Predator Scents
Abby Olena | Jun 6, 2018
Researchers find that conserving marsupials on a predator-free island dampens their avoidance behaviors, which could mean trouble for their reintroduction to mainland Australia.
Zoo Pregnancy Raises Hopes of Preserving White Rhinos
Ashley Yeager | May 18, 2018
Victoria, a southern white rhino at the San Diego Zoo, was impregnated by artificial insemination on March 22 and, if all goes well, will birth the calf in summer 2019.
Image of the Day: Elephant Twins
The Scientist Staff, The Scientist Staff | Apr 16, 2018
A pair of calves was born about eight months ago in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park.