The golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) is a popular sight among tourists in the Rocky Mountains—the small rodent is a photogenic creature with a striped back and pudgy cheeks that store seeds and other food. 

The European House Sparrow has a story to tell about survival in the modern world.

Cyanobacteria blooms are a major environmental issue worldwide.

Sawfish have disappeared from half of the world’s coastal waters and the distinctive shark-like rays face complete extinction due to overfishing, according to a new study by Simon Fraser University researchers, published in Science Advances.

One of the most abundant bats in Europe may be attracted to wind turbines, a new study shows.

First author of the study is PhD candidate Siri Ofstad from CAGE Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and Climate.

The Columbia River basin will see an increase in flooding over the next 50 years as a result of climate change, new modeling from Oregon State University indicates.

Three storms in three weeks have left abundant snow atop Hawaii’s tallest volcanic mountains.

Despite challenges due to the pandemic, NOAA and partners continue restoration efforts in Maryland and Virginia.

New approach might finally show the way to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.