New Smithsonian research indicates prairie dogs and grasshoppers have some of the largest impacts on grassland nutrient cycles.

What started as a way to protect migratory birds has grown into a global effort that safeguards tropical forests, conserves wildlife, and helps farmers build more resilient livelihoods.

Thirteen years of climate data helps scientists understand the spread of a deadly amphibian disease and predict potential outbreaks.

Research from Smithsonian scientists shows that a new method of analyzing fecal samples offers improvements on traditional wildlife monitoring.

Some birds listen in on prairie dog alarm calls to learn when predators are close, according to a new study from our grassland science team.

Prairie dogs play a critical role across the North American Great Plains, and researchers are learning every day just how much these industrious squirrels do for their neighbors.

Tracking data revealed three groups of long-billed curlew, each with unique migration patterns and conservation needs.

Kiwi feathers collected from across the U.S. and Europe will soon be heading home in a repatriation effort between the U.S. and New Zealand.