UNR scientists monitor butterflies and caterpillars to study long-term population declines
Butterfly populations are declining in the Sierra Nevadas. Scientists at the Great Basin Bug Lab are tracking caterpillar populations to see if climate change is having an impact. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes endangered listing for small desert fish
A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
The Oysters You Eat Are Nature’s Water Filters
Did you know that a single oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water per day? But how exactly do these creatures pull off such an impressive feat? An animated explainer by Skyler Tran.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency runs several projects to combat invasive species threatening the lake
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
How Quagga Mussels Affect the Environment
Quagga mussels can live out of the water for up to a week, and are a growing concern for Northern Nevada. An animated explainer by Jeremiah Sampson.
Nevadans warned of harmful algae risks as summer temperatures rise
As summer heats up, Nevadans are heading to the state’s lakes and reservoirs for fun and cool relief. But officials warn that harmful algae could pose serious risks. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Moose on the Move: A Surprising New Species Arrives in Nevada
Moose are in Nevada! Learn the facts about our new neighbors and where they came from in this animated short by Ray Grosser.
Golden Mission: Conserving Panama’s Last Golden Frogs
A team of scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno, travel to El Valle de Antón, Panama, for ongoing research on a pathogen killing different amphibian populations. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Carson City’s fire-fighting sheep return
The Borda Sheep return to the hills surrounding Carson City, Nev., as part of a fuel reduction project. By Kat Fulwider.
Nevada’s Population Growth Threatens Rare Plants
Rare plants in Nevada, like the Carson Valley monkey flower, are being bulldozed into extinction as the state’s population increases. By Elizabeth Walsh.