conservation
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A World without Birdsong
What would the world be like if it weren’t for natural sounds? Are we facing an…
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When A Sea Turtle Balanced Earth
Why we should care about sea turtles.
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Lion in Sheep’s Clothing
Cats may seem cute and cuddly, but hunting is in their blood. Domestic cats evolved from…
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May the Bees Be With You: Maintaining the Sweet Balance in Life
Without bees the world would look very different. Why are bees in decline, and what can…
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Finding the Perfect Partner
Flowers and pollinators, completely dependent on each other. A match made in heaven? Not so much.
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‘Tis the Season for Citizen Science: Celebrating 117 Years of Christmas Bird Counts
The nation’s longest-running citizen science project is both a scientific and cultural treasure.
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The Birds and the Beetles: Research Highlights from UMass Grad Students
Highlights from UMass Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, plus a Q&A with the two award winners.…
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Grad Students Meet Girl Scouts Part 2: Conserving Local Bee Habitats, One Person at a Time!
Girl scouts learn about why bees are in trouble and what they can do to help…
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Single Large or Several Small? The Ongoing Debate in Nature Preserve Design
Should we use limited resources for fewer large nature preserves, or a patchwork of smaller ones?