Oregon’s coastline stretches for 362 miles, offering some of the most diverse intertidal ecosystems in North America. When the tide recedes, it reveals a hidden world teeming with fascinating marine ...

Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types of owls you ...

Most invented languages try to say everything. Toki Pona tries to say just enough - with about 120 words and 14 sounds. The Canadian translator Sonja Lang built it in 2001, while she was struggling ...

Check out the landing page for the new digital version of the Smith Quarterly. On the Cover This special Spring/Summer 2026 double issue is devoted to Compass 2035, Smith’s new strategic plan. Through ...

People who use Department-owned areas for nonhunting or nonfishing activities, such as bird-watching or photography, are required to have either a Wildlife Conservation Passport or any current hunting ...

Advances in genome assembly methods helped researchers complete reference genomes for humans, marmosets, songbirds, and more, accelerating genomic research.

The duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) stands as perhaps one of evolution’s most peculiar creations. This semi-aquatic mammal native to eastern Australia combines features that seem ...

It's among North America's largest woodpeckers: 40-49 cm long with a 66-75 cm wingspan and ~0.25-0.40 kg mass (commonly cited in major field references).