Libby Riddle

Libby Riddle is the Summer 2026 science writing intern at Science News. She is a master's student in the Environmental Science Journalism program at the University of Montana and holds a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology.

All Stories by Libby Riddle

  1. Agriculture

    Scientists say Beefalo are all beef, no -alo. Breeders disagree

    A whole-genome analysis of Beefalo, a hybrid bison-cattle breed, suggests very few individuals have any bison DNA at all, a new study reports.

  2. Animals

    The animal behind most aggressive wildlife encounters may surprise you

    Analysis of 3,000 incidents in Canada reveals which animal–human activity combos are especially risky. Of note: Elk and campgrounds are a bad mix.