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158 giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

158 giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday. Park rangers carried large crates containing the 158 tortoises on their backs, hiking seven kilometers (four miles) across volcanic

Missoula 4-H club collects pinecones for DNRC reforestation efforts

Missoula 4-H club collects pinecones for DNRC reforestation efforts

The Potomac Valley 4-H club may not speak for the trees, but it is aiding in efforts to replant them. In January, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) partnered with the club to collect pinecones from state land outside Missoula. The goal of the collection was

Frogs from around the world hop into the Museum of the Rockies

Frogs from around the world hop into the Museum of the Rockies

Over a hundred frogs from across the globe clung to leaves and branches while visitors leaned in close to watch them hop, climb and call inside the Museum of the Rockies (MOR). Last Friday, the MOR opened a new traveling exhibit called “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” to the public.

Jane Goodall exhibit honors her legacy and advocacy efforts

Jane Goodall exhibit honors her legacy and advocacy efforts

A traveling exhibit honoring the life and legacy of the late Jane Goodall is now on display at the Museum of the Rockies (MOR). There, visitors can learn more about her life, research and worldwide impact as a conservationist and humanitarian. The MOR, National Geographic and The Jane Goodall Institute

‘Beauty of our planet’: Meline Ellwanger’s journey to nature photography

‘Beauty of our planet’: Meline Ellwanger’s journey to nature photography

From the savannahs of Kenya to the rainforests of Brazil to the wild beauty of Yellowstone, Meline Ellwanger has devoted the past seven years to showing her love of nature through photography. Ellwanger, a senior studying fish and wildlife ecology management, moved to California from Germany when she was 15.

Patagonia founder and local conservationists speak on new simplistic fly-fishing book

Patagonia founder and local conservationists speak on new simplistic fly-fishing book

The art of fly-fishing has grown increasingly complex over the years as many anglers prioritize gear over technique. Over 10 years ago, Yvon Chouinard — the founder of Patagonia — teamed up with Montana conservationist Craig Mathews and pro fly fisherman Mauro Mazzo to address this problem in their book: “Simple

Y2Y presents on conservation initiatives

Y2Y presents on conservation initiatives

Montana has the second-highest rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions in the U.S. according to 2025 State Farm data. Last Wednesday, students in MSU’s general ecology class gathered to hear an expert discuss possible solutions to this problem. On Oct. 1, the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)