Elephant Seals Reclaim Beach from H. Sapiens
Point Reyes National Seashore staff returned from the government shutdown to find a new master of the beach.
Wildlife
As the Climate Changes, Birds Shift their Migrations
Many birds now arrive early -- but some, like Wilson's warblers in the Bay Area, arrive later than they once did.
The Surprising Story of the Color in a Butterfly’s Wing
How does a butterfly get its green? It's not pigment.
How a Plant and an Ant Help Each Other to Survive
Vetch and Argentine ants cooperate, exchanging food for protection.
Natural Green for St. Patrick’s Day
What are some green things to see in nature in the Bay Area?
In the Shadow of the Xerces Blue
San Francisco tries to change the conditions that once made it famous for butterfly extinction
Caught on Camera: The State Bird, Surprised
Quails can be found in a wide variety of habitats throughout California and the Bay Area, from scrublands to oak forests. They even sometimes wander into suburbs.
Tidepool Creatures Bend the Sex Rules We Take for Granted
Learn about the small snail Crepidula fornicata, the anemone whose babies crawl out its mouth, and gymnastic barnacle sex.
Sex and the Single Butterfly
What most of us call "butterflies" are in fact just the fleeting last life stage of a creature with only one remaining purpose.
Counting Birds, Who are Counting on Humanity
In a dark year, citizen science can shine a light on the natural world -- and on humanity.
