Restoring Harmony in Haida Gwaii Article 10.15.2019 A collaboration between Haida tradition and Western science may offer a way to bolster both Haida culture and the marine ecosystem intertwined with it.
A Plague of Cactus Article 09.26.2019 Across Kenya’s wildlife-rich Laikipia Plateau, a thorny enemy is advancing. But a tiny sap-sucking insect may help save the region’s animals and people.
A Precarious Perch Article 08.27.2019 Swallow-tailed kites have lost much of their habitat in the southeastern United States, but thanks to an unlikely ally, their numbers are beginning to climb.
Raised in Rice Fields Article 06.26.2019 California’s Chinook salmon have been losing habitat to agriculture for decades. Now, they’re getting a much-needed boost from strategically flooded fields.
Hawaii’s Ancient Aquaculture Revival Article 06.12.2019 In an ocean state that now imports half of its seafood, a determined group of activists is restoring the age-old aquaculture practices of Native Hawaiians.
The Lobster Wars Article 05.29.2019 In one coastal Mexican town, a sustainable fishery anchors the community. So why has Florida outlawed the same fishing methods?
Hands Full Spotlight 05.13.2019 Successfully raising a single infant is challenging enough that gorillas rarely have twins. But both of these babies are thriving, thanks to a few extra helping hands.
Below the Bill Spotlight 04.09.2019 One of the world’s largest birds has long been persecuted for both its outsized bill and its eating habits, but an ambitious cross-border plan is helping this threatened pelican bounce back.
Protected by Prawns Video 03.17.2019 Restoring native crustaceans along West Africa’s Senegal River may be a critical step in controlling one of the world’s deadliest tropical diseases.
Resurrecting the Greenback, Take Two Article 02.07.2019 After a case of mistaken identity, scientists face an upstream swim to save a fabled fish.
Sounds of Survival Video 10.09.2018 A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Raising Joey Spotlight 08.27.2018 Kangaroo Island’s iconic animals are orphaned all too often by speeding cars. But a dedicated group of volunteers is working to save as many survivors as possible.
Fulfilling a Promise Opinion 06.26.2018 Creating protected areas is a critical first step, but reaping their benefit requires more than lines on maps.
Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific Fisher Video 05.23.2017 Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee? Video 04.25.2017 A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
The Zika Challenge Opinion 08.17.2016 As we look for ways to prevent the world’s latest mosquito-borne disease, our focus on the mosquitoes themselves might be obscuring a more sustainable solution.
Rhino Relocation Spotlight 05.10.2016 To protect rhinos from poachers, conservation workers have taken to the air to move these massive animals quickly and efficiently to safer ground.
