Don't bank those seeds — some oaks can be "cryopreserved"
Acorns can't be frozen, but tips of oak tree shoots can
To make fishing sustainable, we need to track fish as they move around the world
Wealthier nations have extensive telemetry networks, but the majority of worldwide fish catch goes untracked
Recognizing monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act may do more harm than good
Recent scientific evidence shows that conservation programs could harm monarch populations if done at large scales
There's something in the water, and it's killing America's national bird
Cyanobacteria are eating away at eagles' brains
Southern England has a small but thriving population of Australian red-necked wallabies
Wallabies were introduced to the country in the early 20th century
White-nose syndrome has decimated three species of North American bats
Northern long-eared bat, little brown bat, and tricolored bat populations have declined by 90 percent
Weeding out non-native strawberry guava keeps a flying fox, and the crops it feeds on, out of harm's way
Fruit bats help the trees by dispersing seeds, and the trees help the bats by feeding them. Why not help the bats by helping the trees?
Wildlife corridors can keep bobcats safe from cars, but other threats loom
San Francisco bobcats are also being poisoned, despite the fact that rat poison is highly regulated in California
Shrinking habitat means fewer sleeping spots for Northern pig-tailed macaques
These monkeys are adapting their behavior as forests change
Genetic engineering can save the American chestnut tree from a deadly fungus
If the USDA approves it, this would be the first use of genetic modification for conservation purposes
Dozens of bird and mammal species have been saved from extinction since 1993
New research shows that conservation actions do save species
Protecting 8% of the ocean from fishing could generate an extra $15 billion worth of seafood annually
Marine Protected Areas will drastically increase production from fisheries in a more sustainable way
Researchers discover a highland population of New Guinea singing dogs
These rare animals are known for their harmonic, whale-like howls
A captive breeding program taught Puerto Rican parrots to "speak" differently
The new dialect may now complicate their conservation
Iberian lynx eat more species of prey than previously thought
This big cat has recovered from the brink of extinction over the past 20 years
Noisy, high-speed recreation disturbs sensitive wildlife
Camera traps in British Columbia show that mountain biking and ATVs affect wildlife more than hiking or horseback riding
Conservation dogs can track individual beavers by the scent of their anal secretions
The dogs' accuracy in telling animals apart using information-packed anal scents will help wildlife management
How photography can overturn traditional killing of rattlesnakes
Scientists and activists share the beauty of these misunderstood species
Invasive species are pushing close to the boundaries of protected areas
Protected areas are successful at maintaining ecosystems, but for how long?
Stones from porcupine guts are a hot commodity on Instagram
The wildlife trade has moved online, and porcupines are under threat