Reynolds School of Journalism | University of Nevada, Reno

Walking Through the Rainforest, Episode 1: The White-Collared Peccary

screenshot from episode 1 of walking in the rainforest

Venture into the rainforest at La Selva Research Station in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica! The first episode of this kid-friendly animal mini-docuseries features the White-Collared Peccary, a pig-like creature with a peculiar smell. By Guadalupe Alvarez, Kathleen Leslie and Josue Ponce.

New Life in a Burn Scar

Dead Jeffrey pines overlook a burn scar in Thornburg Canyon, California

Scientists use novel planting techniques to restore pine seedlings after a fire. By Katherine Johnson.

Leafcutter Ants: The mightiest workers of the rainforest

leafcutter ants walk along a stick

At La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, scientists are looking to the tiny leafcutter ant for clues about how to make new antibiotics. An ArcGIS StoryMap by Lily Wright, Daisy Gomez, Stephanie Navarro Rocha, Juliet Ojeda, and Emily Hess.