When seed spreaders disappear, the web of life frays
Some of the most important jobs in nature are done by animals that spread seeds, like monkeys, tapirs, and birds.
Underwater cameras capture belugas on ‘summer vacation’
Each summer, thousands of belugas migrate from Arctic waters to Canada's Churchill River to feed, molt, and have their babies. Scientists are following the action and citizen ...
Shark populations increase in Belize with help from people
Caribbean reef sharks were overfished in Belize. The good news is that fishers, scientists, and government officials worked together to find a solution.
Endangered parrots get a new home in New Zealand
A new population of orange-fronted parakeets, one of the most endangered birds in New Zealand, has been established on a predator-free island.
Bone collector caterpillar wears a spooky disguise
A new-to-science caterpillar lives in spiderwebs and decorates itself with discarded bits of spider prey.
Meet Action for Nature’s Eco-Heroes of 2025
Around the world, young people are taking action to help the environment. From tree planting to upcycling waste, these inspirational kids and teens show how it's done.
Fur tags make it easier to track polar bears
A new tracking device is helping scientists learn more about where polar bears go and what they do.
Drones capture whale ‘snot’ for science
Scientists use the collected mucus to learn about whales’ genetic diversity, respiratory health, and stress levels.
Can AI help us understand what whales are saying to each other?
Decoding whale speak could help us protect whales, and perhaps even communicate with them.
Parrots sport tiny backpacks for conservation
Learn how lightweight satellite backpacks are helping scientists understand parrot migration in Mexico
New tech lets scientists check if sharks are expecting babies
New ultrasound machines can be used underwater, reducing stress to sharks.
Waiting for the birth of these pups was a highlight of my year
Take a peek into the secret lives of rattlesnakes with Project RattleCam.
Fun facts about army ants
Army ants are portrayed as monsters in movies and books, but the real animals are much more interesting than that.
Fun facts about tuna: Uncanned and wild
Get to know wild tuna ...
Koalas sleep all the time — but why? Fun facts about koalas
Have you ever wanted to do nothing but eat and sleep? You may just be a koala.
African giant pouched rats gear up to fight wildlife crime
A group of scientists in Tanzania is training giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife products, like pangolin scales, elephant ivory, and rhino horn.
Look Who’s Here! New species from 2024
A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.
Waiting for the birth of these pups was a highlight of my year
Take a peek into the secret lives of rattlesnakes with Project RattleCam.
Clue me in: The animal egg mystery
Calling all nature detectives! Can you figure out which animals these eggs come from? Use the images and clues to solve the puzzle.
What do you have in common with a lemur and a chimpanzee?
Can you solve these puzzles about primates?
Spot the difference: Animals with 8 limbs
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Spot the difference: A bird in the hand
Can you spot 10 differences between the two pictures below?
Moth activities for all ages!
There are many ways to enjoy and celebrate moths. Here are a few activities to keep you busy this moth week...
My Earth Journal: One Earth activity
Celebrate Earth and our wild neighbors with this activity.
Nature art challenge: Light in the deep sea
Create an artwork featuring incredible bioluminescent creatures like anglerfish, lanternfish, and jellyfish.
Fan favorites coloring page
Grab your pencils and markers and do some mindful coloring of these fan favs!
How to draw: Lion, leopard, cheetah
Here are some tips for drawing your favorite African cats! We recommend using a pencil to draw so you can erase unwanted lines. Outline final lines in black or brown and color...