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Piping plover populations around the Great Lakes plunged in the 1980s. Conservation efforts have helped the numbers grow to record highs.

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The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center turned 60 this year. We're celebrating with six of our favorite stories since ...

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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

Meet Ava, the golden tabby tiger 🐅 stealing hearts worldwide. Born in 2021 at Thailand’s Chiang Mai Night Safari, she’s one ...

The last decade has been the hottest decade in human history.  Driven by drought and extreme winds, a massive fire burned its ...