On Mauritius, an Invasive Tree Boosts an Endangered Bird but Threatens the Wider Ecosystem

Conservationists helped the Mauritius kestrel dodge extinction once. Now, experts worry about putting the bird at risk to save other species.

Apr 27, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Calling in the Seabirds

A tiny Hawaiian island is finally free of invasive rats. Now scientists are trying to coax back lost seabird colonies.

Apr 10, 2023 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Gone to the Dogs

Man’s best friend is a shorebird’s worst enemy. What will it take to control beach dogs—and, more importantly, their owners?

Apr 4, 2023 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes

With Ships, Birds Find an Easier Way to Travel

Why fly all the way across the ocean when you can chill out by the pool?

Mar 16, 2023 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach

As lions return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new geofencing project tries to keep people out of the way.

Feb 27, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Penguins May Have Passed the Mirror Test

Wild Adélie penguins respond to their own reflection, suggesting self-awareness.

Dec 27, 2022 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

The Rampaging Avian Influenza Is Entering Unknown Territory

Highly lethal and spreading widely, the avian flu outbreak has scientists wondering what it will do next.

Dec 7, 2022 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes

Mumbai Embraces Its Booming Flamingo Population

Despite pressure from development, flamingos seem to be thriving on the shores of one of the world’s most populous cities, and local people are becoming protective of the birds and their habitat.

Dec 6, 2022 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes