wildlife

Alteration of stream temperature by natural and artificial beaver dams

Beaver are an integral component of hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes within North American stream systems, and their propensity to…

7 years ago

Beavers are dam important for the ecosystem

New research shows beavers help restore important freshwater habitats. (Shutterstock / Ronnie Howard) Science Columnist Torah Kachur is the syndicated…

7 years ago

Why microplastic debris may be the next big threat to our seas

Photo credit: Dr. Krista Kamer Plastic, metal, rubber and paper are some of the materials that pollute the world's oceans,…

7 years ago

Map of New York seascape reveals a wildlife treasure trove

Text and illustration © National Geographic/Wildlife Conservation Society. Just in time for World Oceans Day, the new map displays a…

7 years ago

Acidified Ocean Water Widespread Along North American West Coast

photo: Tidepool organisms are threatened by acidification. (Credit: Jane Lubchenco) A three-year survey of the California Current System along the…

7 years ago