After the Flood: What Happened to our Native Waterbirds on Kaua‘i?
We asked the experts how Hawai‘i’s waterbirds could have survived April’s historic flooding on Kaua‘i.
Wildlife
Hawai‘i’s first Aquaculture Accelerator Gets Going in August
A cohort will start on the Big Island then travel the world to expand its businesses.
Exploring the Upside Down: What It’s Really Like on Kona’s Most Extreme Scuba Dive
The weird and wonderful creatures that populate Hawai‘i’s offshore waters are visible each night on this black-water dive.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being the Honolulu Zoo’s First Female Director
Linda Santos found her dream job when she became the sixth director of the Honolulu Zoo and its first female leader last year.
Could Hawai‘i’s Endangered Native Crow Be Saved From Extinction?
Conservationists have spent decades working to re-establish Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow—the ‘alalā—in the wild.
Where the Wild Things Went: Tracking Hawai‘i’s Most Elusive Non-Native Animals
From alligators to wallabies, an eclectic mix of alien creatures has been reported roaming the Islands. We set out to sort fact from fiction.
Honolulu Zoo Says Aloha to 17-Year-Old Endangered Sumatran Tiger
Sniff! Bye, bye Berani.
A Snail’s Tale: Can Rare Hawaiian Land Snails Be Saved From Extinction?
In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations.
Our Family Guide: The Honolulu Zoo
Kids rarely tire of the Honolulu Zoo, where visits never are the same.
Everything You Learned About Treating Jellyfish Stings is Wrong
Don’t pee on them, for starters.
Feral Cats are a Serious Threat to Hawai‘i’s Endangered Birds, Monk Seals and Dolphins
How can we solve Hawai‘i’s cat problem?
This National Monument is Home to Rare Species Found Nowhere Else in the World
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument turns 10 this month. Here’s what that means for Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Whale Watching Tours Aren’t Just For Tourists
A local take on a touristy day whale watching on the Star of Honolulu.
18 Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humpback Whales
It’s humpback season in Hawai‘i and, while you know these whales are great singers and love to breach, we bet you didn’t know these other interesting facts.
16 Fascinating Facts About Sharks in Hawai‘i Every Local Should Know
We came up with a handy list of 16 facts you may not know about sharks in Hawai‘i.
Return of the Nene in Hawaii?
Centuries after going extinct on Oahu, the Hawaiian goose is back—maybe.
VIDEO: Rare Drone Footage of Humpback Whales Surfing North Shore’s Pipeline
A North Shore resident captured rare video footage of humpback whales surfing Pipeline's waves.
Birds of Paradise: Can You Spot These 5 Hawai‘i Birds in Honolulu?
You don’t have to venture deep into the forest to spot beautiful, interesting birds.
911 for the Life Aquatic: Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammal Response Network
For dolphins, whales or seals in bad situations, Hawaii’s Marine Mammal Response Network knows just what to do.
The Bird Scarers of Honolulu International Airport
How a handful of Wildlife Services officers with a mixed bag of tricks safeguards aviation at Honolulu International Airport.
Millerbirds on Laysan Island
Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.
The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
Humpback Whales Return to Hawai‘i
Watch out! November marks the official return of the humpback whales to Hawai‘i waters.
