City Owl, Country OwlSpotlight 01.21.2022Unlike their more iconic cousins, diminutive northern pygmy owls occasionally manage to raise families in urban forests—some little more than a stone’s throw from the local café.
Snake FakeSpotlight 10.15.2019For a plump caterpillar with no defensive body parts, masquerading as a deadly viper is an effective adaptation for survival in the Peruvian Amazon.
Assume the PositionSpotlight 05.29.2019A master of disguise, this rainforest dweller doesn’t just wear the perfect outfit, it also performs the flawless impression of a tree branch.
Where the Rainforest Meets the RoadArticle 01.08.2019Community-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.
Mobile HomeSpotlight 12.18.2018This caterpillar combines next-level camouflage and shelter-building to disappear into one of the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Can Wild Foods Save the Amazon?Article 10.23.2018Peruvian chefs and Amazon dwellers hope the answer is yes—and that the path to salvation will be sabroso.
The Rainforest Next DoorPhoto Gallery 12.05.2017Just minutes from a major metropolis, Malaysia’s Penang Hill rainforest boasts some of the richest backyard biodiversity on the planet.
Framed FrogSpotlight 09.19.2017Portrait-worthy for more than just its beauty, this toxic frog may revolutionize our approach to pain management.
In Search of the LostArticle 09.06.2017On a quest to find a missing primate, a team of scientists discovers that sometimes maps tell only the smallest part of the story.
The Great DivideSpotlight 04.25.2017A fateful crossing of the Congo River by ancestral apes led to the rise of the modern bonobo.
The Lungs of the PlanetImmersive 02.28.2017The Amazon rainforest faces myriad threats. But this iconic ecosystem—one of Earth’s most important natural resources—may be more resilient than scientists ever expected.
From Leaf to LandscapeInfographic 02.28.2017A tropical rainforest’s ability to take a deep breath depends in large part on a somewhat surprising factor—the age of its leaves.
Catching the Rainforest’s BreathVideo 02.28.2017Armed with a suite of high-tech tools, scientists are measuring the flow of gases into and out of the Amazon rainforest to understand how this iconic ecosystem responds to seasonal and climatic shifts.
Breaking Precious GroundPhoto Essay 01.10.2017Ecuador’s Yasuní National Park may be the world’s richest rainforest. What will become of it now that oil extraction has begun?
How to Save a RainforestArticle 12.06.2016It took decades to hammer out a landmark conservation deal to save Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest. Now the real work begins.
No Lost CauseOpinion 08.30.2016We see so many troubling stories about the environment that the occasional bit of good news usually comes as a surprise. But there’s more to be hopeful about than many people realize.
A Life AloftSpotlight 08.09.2016Orangutans weather the storm against an onslaught of threats to their canopy home.
In Search of Lost FrogsPhoto Gallery 05.17.2016Recently rediscovered—or discovered for the first time—these survivors offer hope for future conservation efforts.
