Strength in Numbers Spotlight 09.26.2019 A spirited game of tug-of-war is more than just a sweet moment among siblings—it’s a sign of an African wild dog pack with enough members to keep its pups both safe and well-fed.
The Secret Garden Photo Essay 09.11.2019 The crystalline rivers of the Serra da Bodoquena offer a window into Brazil’s freshwater biodiversity. But with deforestation on the rise, that window is becoming cloudier.
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.
Unexpected Playmate Spotlight 08.27.2019 A young humpback whale is spotted off the coast of Sri Lanka. Is it a sign of a promising trend, or just a fluke?
Bobcat Manor Photo Essay 08.14.2019 Despite increasing hunting pressure, bobcats have proven themselves to be remarkably resilient in the face of human encroachment—and aren’t above raising their young in rural backyards.
Handle With Care Spotlight 06.26.2019 For one of the most heavily persecuted creatures on the planet, protection sometimes requires a very hands-on approach.
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.
Spirit of the Sahara Photo Essay 05.13.2019 For the residents of the world’s most iconic desert, including tiny fennec foxes, it will take grit and perseverance to weather a challenging suite of threats. Fortunately, those are two traits the desert dwellers have in abundance.
The Big Picture 2019 Photo Gallery 04.30.2019 From 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.
Plight of the Platypus Photo Essay 04.18.2019 The more scientists learn more about this strange, elusive species, the more concerned they become about its future. But these new insights may ultimately help to save it.
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.
The Last Wolves Photo Essay 02.27.2019 Africa’s rarest carnivores face mounting threats from disease-carrying domestic dogs, but scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.
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.
Where the Rainforest Meets the Road Article 01.08.2019 Community-led conservation has taken root in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea. Now the plan’s architects must ensure that ecological protection and economic prosperity can coexist.
Green Glove, Iron Fist Article 12.18.2018 As China prepares to unveil its brand-new national park system, the country—and the world—holds its collective breath to see how conservation will play out under this authoritarian regime.
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.
Patience, Peace, and Persian Leopards Article 09.11.2018 Despite myriad threats, two Kurdish scientists are fighting to create a peace park in the heart of the Middle East.
Borderland Rebellion Article 08.15.2018 From climate change to a border wall, the oft-overlooked but critically important scrubland plants in South Texas face myriad threats. To save them, this self-taught naturalist is taking matters into his own hands.
Butterflies in the Storm Article 07.18.2018 Battling rising seas and creeping asphalt, scientists race to save two endangered species.
Glimmers in the Dark Article 06.26.2018 “The Destroyer” is decimating bat populations across North America. But scientists are finding rays of hope.
