Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
A forgotton collection of baleen helped Smithsonian scientist discover evidence of the stress caused by a resumption of whaling.
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New lifelines for the Mojave desert tortoise, red wolf and Florida panther
New grants will help states build wildlife crossings, saving the desert tortoise and other threatened species.
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Why Alaska’s NPR-A, site of the Willow Project, deserves protection
There’s a lot of important wildlife habitat in the area where the Willow project is located. In April, 2024 President Biden acted to protect it.
NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
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