Today's ecologists have more data than ever before to help monitor and understand the world's biodiversity. Yet researchers are still working to get more detailed information to better combat ...

If only black-footed ferrets had a brand ambassador like groundhogs have in Punxsutawney Phil. The endangered ferrets don’t quite feel the same love as the famous groundhog, but they do get a little ...

Tracking units on the shell of a wood turtle. The tracking information these GPS units collect is used to understand how wood turtles move throughout the year. Image credit: Smithsonian's Movement of ...

Why it matters: Usually, tracking wildlife involves using GPS trackers, which are expensive and power-hungry. However, researchers have begun utilizing tiny AirTag-compatible trackers that broadcast ...