Shaena Montanari
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Inside the Campaign to Save LA’s Mountain Lion Population
Los Angeles has something within its limits that sets it apart from almost any other megacity in the world: big cats. Mountain lions famously call the Los Angeles area home, but one of the many problems of big cats in the big city is that freeway infrastructure gets in their way, severely fragmenting their dwindling […] → Read More
Fixing the Grand Canyon’s aging water pipeline won’t be easy—but it’s necessary
The park’s only water source needs a major upgrade, meaning that drastic changes to popular trails and campgrounds are only a few years out. → Read More
Brain study debunks an assumption about ancient humans
A new study of fossil hominin braincases reveals early species in the genus Homo had a “much more primitive brain” than previously thought. → Read More
The asteroid that killed dinosaurs caused the birth of something great
Fossil pollen and leaves from South America paint a new paleontological picture. → Read More
An overlooked San Andreas Fault strand could be the next big one
A new study suggests an overlooked part of the San Andreas Fault, east of Los Angeles, is accumulating a lot of strain. → Read More
How to Catalog Pandemic History
Collecting history as it's happening isn’t a straightforward task. → Read More
Trump Administration Clears Way for Mining Company to Take Over Sacred Indigenous Land
After more than 15 years of protest by tribes, an extended battle over a valuable parcel of land in central Arizona entered a new phase. On Friday, the Forest Service issued the final environmental impact statement green-lighting a controversial mining project. → Read More
Are yams and sweet potatoes the same? 5 questions answered about the favorite fall food
Sweet potato and yam are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Here's how to tell the difference. → Read More
What Happens to Medical Education When the Dissection Lab Is Closed?
Students are learning anatomy in VR headsets—and some schools want that to continue even once the pandemic is over. → Read More
Toilet Paper Thieves and Heavy Crowds at National Parks Put Rangers on the Frontlines of a Disaster
Last Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced it would suspend fees to parks to aid people in their quest for social distancing as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the U.S. Then, the weekend came. It didn’t go that well. → Read More
In This Town, the Weapons of War Are Flour and Eggs
This 200-year-old tradition in Spain is the ultimate food fight. → Read More
See Inside Massive Wildfires with These Stunning Pictures
A photographer’s work fighting fires gave him rare, up-close access to California’s wildfire epidemic. → Read More
Adorable Pictures of Itchy Animals
When animals get an itch, they have to get creative about how they scratch. → Read More
Ancient Giant Sloth Fossil Found in Underwater Cave
While cave diving in Mexico, explorers uncovered 10,000-year-old remains of a new sloth species. → Read More
Giraffe Tosses Dead Wildebeest Around in Bizarre Pictures
This strange behavior, spotted in Kenya, may have a perfectly healthy explanation. → Read More
Bald Eagle Attacks a Swimming Deer
A fawn took a swim and an eagle saw a snack. → Read More
Vintage Photos Show the Beauty of Brides Around the World
These century-old photos give a rare glimpse of bridal wear from many cultures. → Read More
Vintage Photos Show the Beauty of Brides Around the World
These century-old photos give a rare glimpse of bridal wear from many cultures. → Read More
How to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse From Anywhere
Tune in here to see the full glory of totality no matter where you are. → Read More
Watch a Wildcat Attack a Parrot in Rare Video
Tourists were in for a shock when they saw a wildcat catch a parrot during a birdwatching trip. → Read More