Rachel Fritts

Editorial Intern, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ magazine
About

is a science writer based in the Washington, DC, area.

Articles by Rachel Fritts

False Scents Can Trick Predators Into Ignoring Nesting Shorebirds
March 17, 2021 — A new study finds that habituating hungry mammals to certain appetizing smells makes them far less likely to invade nests.
News
Capturing the Whole History of Conservationism—for Better and Worse
March 11, 2021 — In her new book ‘Beloved Beasts,’ author Michelle Nijhuis chronicles a movement dedicated to the 'preservation of possibility.'
Books
Lost Birds Rely on Earth's Magnetic Field to Get Back on Track
March 04, 2021 — A new study suggests that migratory birds have a kind of built-in GPS that helps them navigate the world, even when they’re far from home.
News
The Interior Least Tern's Comeback Is a Model Conservation Success
February 18, 2021 — The inland population of America’s littlest tern recently left the endangered species list. Here's how conservationists brought the birds back.
Conservation