Deep in the Peruvian jungle, there exists a corner of the world that remains untouched — one teeming with giant anacondas, where the haunting cries of howler monkeys send brightly colored macaws ...

Governments conduct hundreds of thousands of acres of forest “thinning” projects annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and ...

A meditation on observation, revision, and the quiet thrill of being wrong — and what all of that means for conservation.

Wild beasts are often the stuff of legends, but narratives surrounding wildlife trade contain some tall tales, too. One of the most frequently uttered statements in support of the wildlife trade is ...

There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns that no one can stop.

Slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) This once-wide-ranging bird led our annual extinction list in 2024 after a scientific paper declared it lost due to overhunting and habitat loss. This ...

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.

The global annual production of plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050 (a metric ton, or Mt, is 1,000 kilograms or about 2,200 pounds). As of 2015 some ...

Conservation crews have helped plant and seed thousands of native trees and other vegetation. Salmon have responded in kind.

Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.

Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife These new comics collections use satire, poetry, and science to shine a light on human failures — and who ...