The Rats Are Dead. Long Live the Rats

A year after eradication efforts were declared a success, rats returned to two Haida Gwaii islands.

Oct 10, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

In the Kingdom of the Bears

The human-bear bond is ancient, but across the northern hemisphere, only a few societies remember the art of neighboring bears.

Oct 9, 2018 | 6,700 words, about 34 minutes

Coastal Job: Adaptive Outdoor Adventure Leader

From the seat of her kayak, Diane Poslosky has seen the way the ocean can transform lives.

Oct 5, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

For the Ancient Aleuts, the Bird Was the Word

On the remote western Aleutian Islands, birds wove their way—sometimes literally—into every facet of Aleut life.

Oct 4, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

What Do Killer Whales Do at Night?

An ongoing tracking study seeks to understand what killer whales do under the cover of darkness.

Oct 3, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Possible Evidence of World’s Oldest Fishing Nets Unearthed in Korea

Stone sinkers dated to 29,000 years ago are evidence of ancient fishing technology—but some archaeologists have doubts.

Oct 1, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

What Dolphin Whistles Tell Us About Grief

A dolphin carrying a dead calf made whistles that were longer and more complex than normal.

Sep 13, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

The Oracle of Oyster River

On Vancouver Island, a hermit-priest has spent a lifetime contemplating the natural world. At 95, he has come to believe there is a way we can save it.

Sep 11, 2018 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes