The impact of vessel traffic on riverine fish

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First detailed national map of U.S. land-cover vegetation released

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Do protected areas increase development of adjacent lands?

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Protected areas change fish behavior, study suggests

Credit, Fir0002/Flagstaffotos. Image released under the GFDL License.

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Why do urbanized watersheds lead to amphibian declines?

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Using lasers to predict birds' preferred habitat

Every spring, migratory birds like the Black-throated Blue Warbler journey from tropical Caribbean or South American refuges to North American forests. But which forest patch will they call home this year? And, how can researchers predict where they choose to nest?

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Why do butterflies have marginal eyespots?

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Nature promotes vitality in people, study finds

New research shows that interaction with nature, whether actual or imagined, has a significantly positive effect on self-reported levels of mental and physical energy...

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Open space conference looks to the future of conservation

Last month, the Bay Area Open Space council (BAOSC) held their annual conference for member conservation groups working to protect and restore land in the San Francisco region. Commemorating the group's 20th year anniversary, the conference presented a number of interesting speakers on the future of the land conservation movement...

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Does sex matter in wildlife habitat preferences?

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