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Articles and information related to the geography of the United States

A blackbird feeding nestlings in a nest built on top of a rusty rake. A red wooden wall is in the background and a white downspout helps to support the nest.

Timing Mismatch is Resulting in Fewer Birds

Caitlin Dempsey

A study has found that shifts in the timing of spring seasons, linked to climate change, are impacting bird breeding patterns and leading to less offspring.

A satellite image of a wildfire burning across Oregon.

2023 Wildfires in the Western United States

Caitlin Dempsey

So far in early August of 2023, the wildfire season in the western United States has not been as intense as prior years when a years-long drought was raging.

A Burmese python coiled in the grass in the Everglades.

Florida’s Burmese Python Invasion

Marques Hayes

The introduction of the Burmese Python into Florida has resulted in the decline of many native mammals in the Florida Everglades.

Several mountains with lush green bushes and trees.

Chaparral in California

Caitlin Dempsey

Chaparral ecosystems in California are characterized by dense shrubs and rocky terrains and span from maritime zones to mountain slopes.

Three turkey vultures with red heads sitting on the horizontal part of a light pole.

Geography of Vultures in the United States

Caitlin Dempsey

The United States is home to three species of vultures: turkey vulture, black vulture, and the California condor.