Inside the Biomedical Revolution to Save Horseshoe Crabs and the Shorebirds That Need Them
May 11, 2018 —
It took a dedicated birder to convince pharma giant Eli Lilly to use a synthetic compound instead of horseshoe crab blood in a mandatory medical test. Now, he hopes the rest of industry will follow.
This Little Warbler Could Lead to Big Discoveries About Migration
March 28, 2018 —
After bouncing back from near extinction, the Kirtland's Warbler is helping scientists understand the outsize role of winter habitat for migratory birds.
Snakes That Eat Other Snakes Could Help Birds in the South
March 26, 2018 —
By restoring the country's indigo snake population, scientists hope to bring balance to ecosystems—potentially benefiting songbirds.