Shh! How Do Body Scales Protect Larger Moths from Echolocation?
Most of us have heard of camouflage, but what about acoustic camouflage? Moth scales may interfere with bats’ echolocation, helping to keep moths hidden from predators.
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Author: Lauren Otolski
Commuting to… pollinate? How bees are choosing fragmented sites to forage
Like social bees, solitary bees are important pollinators. How do they choose where to forage when their habitat is broken up?
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How Many Ways Can You Count Wolves?
Although radio-collaring is often used to monitor wolf populations, scientists are turning their attention towards methods that do not require live-capture of animals. What are some of these options, and how do they stack up against radio-collaring?
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Leaf Senescence: More Than a Color Show
Leaves change colors during the fall as part of a process called leaf senescence. Why is this process important, and what causes it?
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Fenced Off: What Attracts our Wild Neighbors to our Yards?
Though you may expect to only spot wildlife in natural areas such as parks, urban animal visitors are likely more common than you’d think! What kind of animals might be spotted in human-dominated areas, and how do they interact with our backyards?
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After the Smoke Clears: How Fires Affect Wildlife Populations
Fires are an essential part of many ecosystems. How do they impact the animals which live there?
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Turn the Lights Off: How Light Pollution Affects Fledgling Seabirds
Many animals, including fledgling seabirds, navigate using the moon or stars. How do increasing levels of artificial light pollution affect their ability to find their way?
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The Potential of Parasites
Although parasites have a negative reputation, they can be a valuable conservation tool. Their diversity means they can be used in many applications, and this range of known potential purposes will only increase with further exploration. This article explores how parasites have been used to better understand habitat fragmentation, invasive species movement, harvested species overexploitation, and even climate change!
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Versatile Invaders: Exploring the movement and interactions of nonnative pine trees, fungi, and hoofed mammals in Argentina
Invasive species are a concern across the globe, and efforts are being made to stop their spread. In some cases, multiple invasive species may help each other spread and become established, adding a new layer of complexity to predicting what areas might be at risk for future invasion. How do invasive deer, fungi, and pines interact in Argentina, and how important are these relationships in helping non-native pine trees spread?
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Going Blue: The Environmental Impacts of Aquatic Foods
Food production puts a major strain on our planet, and many people are exploring ways to reduce its impacts. Aquatic foods — including fish, shellfish, and water plants — may be one option! Which of these “blue foods” are more sustainable than others, and in what ways? What can we do to make catching and farming aquatic food even more environmentally-friendly?
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