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Christine Peterson

Freelance writer

Christine Peterson is a freelance journalist who covers science, the environment, wildlife, and the outdoors. She is based in Laramie, Wyoming.

Latest articles by Christine Peterson

The Highlight
Inside the audacious mission to bring a rare toad back from the brinkInside the audacious mission to bring a rare toad back from the brink
The Highlight

The amphibian “IVF clinic” fighting to save the first amphibian ever afforded federal protections.

By Christine Peterson
Climate
Your favorite national park is struggling to surviveYour favorite national park is struggling to survive
Climate

What budget cuts mean for wildlife, climate monitoring — and surviving peak tourism.

By Christine Peterson
Cancel the grizzly bear
Down to Earth

The Endangered Species Act has a major problem. This unlikely move could help save it.

By Christine Peterson
Are we living through the end of wildlife migrations?
Down to Earth

From squirrels to newts, many animals have lost an incredible ability to roam vast distances. But researchers say there’s hope.

By Christine Peterson
Colorado wants to bring back the wolverine. There’s just one problem.
Down to Earth

Should we help wild animals get to better habitats to survive?

By Christine Peterson