A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

Grassland Bird Species to Know When you think of the historic Great Plains, you probably imagine vast herds of bison grazing ...

New research says long-billed curlews listen to alarm barks from prairie dog colonies to protect themselves from predators.

The animal kingdom showcases diverse vocalizations crucial for survival and communication. Blue whales use low-frequency ...

A drive through Niagara County’s rural areas in June offers waves of tall, wispy grasses swaying in the breeze. While there ...

“If conservation of native biodiversity is not enough of a motivator, these factors should provide motivation to be invested in efforts to reverse the decline of North American grassland birds.

A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

Just off the historic Pony Express Road in western Utah lies a picture-perfect vista of the American West: miles of sagebrush grasslands ... public lands—and whose animals compete with horses ...

With distinct alarm calls and yips, black-tailed prairie dogs are a highly social and communicative icon of the Great Plains. A new study published today in Animal Behaviour suggests other species may ...

May 14, 2025 — Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes. Researchers have analyzed 917 native forest plant ...