Wildlife
Learn more about your favorite Chesaepake Bay wildlife.
To save the American chestnut, scientists turn to genetic engineering
November 2, 2020The iconic tree species, once almost wiped out, has a long revival story
Read storyWalking through old-growth forest in Pennsylvania
October 22, 2020Alan Seeger Natural Area escaped clear-cutting, but threats remain
Read storyShowing love for Maryland’s favorite reptile
October 21, 2020The diamondback terrapin calls the state’s brackish water and wetlands home
Read storyHunting an insidious disease that preys on bats
October 2, 2020The northern long-eared bat is one of many native to the Chesapeake that suffers from the deadly white-nose syndrome
Read storyA key bee at Chesapeake orchards
September 1, 2020The mason bee is a productive pollinator for all types of native fruits
Read storyClues of a growing blue crab
August 19, 2020How to tell when blue crabs shed their shells
Read storyPennsylvania makes strides to protect its pollinators
August 6, 2020Protecting pollinators through science, landscape design and public engagement
Read storyMeet a small but tough native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
August 3, 2020The white catfish is the smallest catfish in North America
Read storyMoths pick up the night shift
July 21, 2020The fascinating features and critical role of these nocturnal insects
Read storyFireflies shed light on the benefits of a natural yard
July 9, 2020As a sign of summer, fireflies light up the Chesapeake watershed
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