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.
Basking on the Brink Photo Essay 06.05.2018 An “unholy” river in India may be the last, best hope for one of the world’s largest and most imperiled crocodilians.
By the Skin of His Teeth Spotlight 05.08.2018 On the island of Nauru, a young noddy hunter practices a skill that’s been passed down for centuries—one that now requires more patience.
Farm to Reef Photo Essay 05.08.2018 Cuba’s sustainable farming practices could provide a recipe for restoring struggling coral reefs around the world.
The Big Picture 2018 Photo Gallery 05.01.2018 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.
A Drop in the Ocean? Article 04.10.2018 As the world’s marine ecosystems face ever-increasing threats, is the trend toward huge, remote reserves a promising new development or a worrisome distraction?
Taking Down Goliath Spotlight 03.08.2018 The world’s largest frogs are also among the most coveted in the African bushmeat trade. Can grassroots efforts save the goliath frog from extinction?
A Helping Hand Spotlight 02.28.2018 Specialized though it may be, Madagascar’s largest living lemur may need an extra hand to survive in a rapidly changing world.
Keeping Pygmy Sloths Afloat Photo Essay 02.20.2018 They do almost everything else in slow motion, but Panama’s pygmy sloths are surprisingly proficient swimmers—and they find relative safety in the sea.
Tech Support for an Ailing Planet Article 01.30.2018 With the threats of poaching and deforestation mounting, some start-ups are taking a high-tech approach to the world’s most pressing conservation issues.
Paradise Under Pressure Article 01.09.2018 The fences protecting the unique biodiversity of Maui’s Kīpahulu Reserve have helped to keep invasive species at bay, but climate change is now carrying new threats up its slopes.
When Reindeer Can’t Roam Article 12.19.2017 In Mongolia, the conflict between preserving wilderness and conserving culture is coming to a head.
Hammerhead Gaze Spotlight 12.13.2017 This apex predator’s widely set eyes give it much better binocular vision than most sharks—just one of several reasons why hammerheads are such successful hunters.
Betting on Conservation Opinion 12.05.2017 As extinction rates climb, we have a responsibility—to our own species and to others—to work toward reversing the trend.
The Rainforest Next Door Photo Gallery 12.05.2017 Just minutes from a major metropolis, Malaysia’s Penang Hill rainforest boasts some of the richest backyard biodiversity on the planet.
Eradication Nation Article 11.14.2017 New Zealand has an ambitious plan to wipe out invasive predators. Can the island country pull it off in time to save its iconic native birds?
Life Stories Opinion 11.07.2017 In today’s world, solutions-based science and environment stories aren’t just a pleasant diversion—they’re a critical step toward a healthy future for our species.
Where the Dogs Lead Photo Essay 10.24.2017 Tracking dogs and their Maasai handlers are helping to keep wildlife and people safe in northern Tanzania—and word of their effectiveness is spreading.
Are You My Allomother? Spotlight 10.19.2017 A newborn elephant’s aunts, sisters, and cousins all lend a helping trunk to support the newest member of their clan.
