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These four-legged salamanders look like they've been rolled flat and weigh up to 5 pounds, but polluted streams put them in danger of extinction.

Tennessee biologists race to save rare and stunning fish

The world has long monitored global deforestation, but tracking ecosystem restoration is a more subtle, challenging process, needing metrics for long-term success, carbon storage, biodiversity and local economy benefits.

On Nov. 22, Conserving Carolina announced the protection of two properties that help protect our remaining mountain bogs.

Origin The phrase “take a deep breath” takes on a different meaning when you consider that some species of turtles have adopted the skill of breathing through their butts, so to speak. The claim made headlines in November 2019 when “Frozen 2” was released in the U.S. During a long and grueling horse ride through the forest in the film, the charismatic snowman Olaf dropped a handful of scientific truth bombs on Anna – including the claim that turtles breathe through their butts.  Life...