Heat Islands
While hibernation and migration are the norm, some animals stay in the city for winter, seeking out opportunities in the heat we generate.
The Reefs Beneath the Piers
Where maritime industry once thrived, and where a tunnel was thwarted, New York’s submarine species make homes in the shadow of waterfront development.
On Island Time
As tides and storms bring big changes to the cityscape, what landmass is most likely to become New York's next island?
Leaf Head: A New Yorker Learns to Look at Trees
When Russell Jacobs started identifying trees, he found history, conflict, and company in an overlooked component of the streetscape.