Gorillas in Their MidstArticle 11.22.2023In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, community-led conservation has emerged from the chaos of war, but the ghosts of colonialism still haunt locals trying to live with great apes.
City of GlassArticle 10.31.2023Meet the dedicated cadre of experts and volunteers working to protect birds from glass in the window-strike capital of the United States.
Good MedicineSpotlight 07.05.2023In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, veterinarians provide a crucial helping hand in the recovery of one of the world’s most endangered creatures.
The Galaxy in the WoodsArticle 07.05.2023As more people flock to see fireflies, scientists are trying to harness their enthusiasm without harming the bioluminescent wonder they’ve come to see.
The Big Picture 2023Photo Gallery 06.15.2023From the beautiful to the bizarre and breathtaking, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet’s most amazing species and places.
Africa’s Conservation ConundrumArticle 05.15.2023The trophy hunting industry in Africa is dying, and that should concern all of us. What, if anything, replaces it will prove critical for the protection of the continent’s wildlife and wild places.
Toothy TransportSpotlight 02.14.2023South America’s broad-snouted caiman is a fierce mother—and has been fiercely mothered back into abundance.
The Newt NormalPhoto Essay 01.13.2023Droughts, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events are putting an unprecedented strain on California newts. With help, scientists think these remarkable animals will be able to persevere.
Bounding Toward RecoveryArticle 01.03.2023The Iberian lynx—one of the world’s most endangered cats—made a giant leap toward a comeback in just a few years, easing the way for other species to follow in its path.
Learning from the AncientsOpinionReview 11.22.2022In his latest book, Elderflora, Jared Farmer chronicles a history of exploration and study, destruction and preservation that will keep humans and age-old trees intertwined for the long haul.
Saving the Dragon’s BloodArticle 10.12.2022Despite a range of threats, from droughts and cyclones to goats and militarization, Socotra’s iconic trees are staging a slow, patient comeback—with the help of the people who know them best.
Forest OrphansSpotlight 10.12.2022Swaddled symbols of hope and regeneration, orphaned flying foxes rest up and grow, preparing for their role as some of Australia’s most important forest stewards.
A Way Forward with WolvesArticle 09.10.2022Washington state’s long-running conflict between wolves and ranchers mirrors our society’s bigger ideological rifts. Some are trying to bridge the gap—using both horse and technology.
The Saguaro SolutionArticle 08.18.2022Can a massive effort to replant cacti in the Sonoran Desert restore an ecosystem ravaged by fire?
The Big Picture 2022Photo Gallery 06.08.2022From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet’s most amazing species and places.
Atonement in the KitchenArticle 06.03.2022One way to make sense of the senseless slaughter of roadkill? Salvage it for food.
To Rewild a RhinoArticle 05.10.2022In northeastern India, taking care of a vulnerable species also means looking after the humans who live alongside it.
Clear Water RevivalPhoto Essay 05.02.2022In a biodiversity wonderland hardly known outside South Africa, a decades-long effort to restore native fish and their streams is starting to pay off—but new trouble could undermine this fragile comeback.
Ghana’s Sacred MonkeysArticle 04.19.2022Myth and mystery have long protected two species of monkey and the West African forests they depend on, but for how much longer?
