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When Sea Cucumbers Spawn, Where Do Their Larvae Go?

New research on sea cucumber genetics indicates that locally managed marine areas are a good way to protect this fishery for communities.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Peatlands Are One of Earth’s Most Underrated Ecosystems

Five places that show the importance of peatlands as allies against climate change.

Ayla Norris Smith

Meet the World’s Largest Freshwater Crayfish

National Geographic Society & TNC extern Zoe Starke shares her experience studying the 13-pound Tasmanian giant crayfish.

Zoe Starke

What Does Urbanization Mean for Melbourne’s Platypus?

National Geographic Society & TNC extern Brendan Cohen recounts his kayak journey along the Yarra River, where platypus are under threat from urbanization.

Brendan Cohen

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Meet the World’s Largest Freshwater Crayfish

National Geographic Society & TNC extern Zoe Starke shares her experience studying the 13-pound Tasmanian giant crayfish.

Zoe Starke

Did You Know Sandhill Cranes Dye Their Feathers?

Matthew L. Miller and Chris Helzer

Mapping the Planet’s Critical Areas for Biodiversity & Nature’s Contributions to People

Matthew L. Miller

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Borax Lake Chub: Conserving a High Desert Survivor

Matthew L. Miller

The 4-Second Nap: Unusual Sleep Habits of Animals

Christine Peterson

Conservation Science

What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?

You’re laying in bed, sound asleep, or counting leaping sheep as you drift off into dreams. And then, a scream.

Justine E. Hausheer, Cara Cannon Byington, and Matthew L. Miller

The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears

Matthew L. Miller

Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals

Matthew L. Miller

A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Snakes

David A. Steen

The Real Reason You See Earthworms After Rain

Matthew L. Miller

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Nature At Home

Celebrate Earth Day with nature activities for the whole family.

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