A first-of-its-kind study uses social media photos and posts to assess the level of illegal hunting in Lebanon, where studies show an estimated 2.5 million birds are killed each year.
AI Uncovers How Birds Remix Their Songs Over Time
If you thought only humans had unique musical tastes that differed drastically across geographies and generations, think again.
If you thought only humans had unique musical tastes that differed drastically across geographies and generations, think again.
Proforestation: The Case for Leaving Trees Alone
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years.
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years.
Diverse Forests and Forest Rewilding Offer Resilience Against Climate Change
When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate mitigation and biodiversity.
When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate mitigation and biodiversity.
Invasive Water Hyacinths Are Effective at Removing Microplastics, Study Finds
Despite its reputation as a nuisance, water hyacinth has been shown to clean polluted water, effectively removing agricultural runoff and heavy metals.
Despite its reputation as a nuisance, water hyacinth has been shown to clean polluted water, effectively removing agricultural runoff and heavy metals.
97-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom
Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises are critically endangered, with only 3,400 individuals remaining.
Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises are critically endangered, with only 3,400 individuals remaining.
Coexistence With Europe’s Carnivores Is Possible (Commentary)
The Co-creating Coexistence Project [will] provide valuable knowledge to guide policy as the focus shifts from ‘how do we prevent large carnivores from going extinct?’ to ‘how to live with a conservation success?
The Co-creating Coexistence Project [will] provide valuable knowledge to guide policy as the focus shifts from ‘how do we prevent large carnivores from going extinct?’ to ‘how to live with a conservation success?
122 Companies Responsible for a Third of Present Day Sea-Level Rise: Study
The study shows that delayed action to reduce emissions has already led to additional increases in temperature and sea level.
The study shows that delayed action to reduce emissions has already led to additional increases in temperature and sea level.
How Tires Leave a Long Trail of Destruction
The six-minute explainer video traces how modern tires are made from both natural rubber and synthetic rubber, which is produced from fossil fuels.
The six-minute explainer video traces how modern tires are made from both natural rubber and synthetic rubber, which is produced from fossil fuels.
Melting Antarctic Ice Could Weaken World’s Strongest Ocean Current, Study Warns
In a scenario of high greenhouse gas emissions, mathematical models project that the current could slow down by up to 20% by 2050.
In a scenario of high greenhouse gas emissions, mathematical models project that the current could slow down by up to 20% by 2050.
Conserving Vultures in Southern Africa May Provide Substantial Economic Gain: Report
This illustrates the importance of conserving vultures and addressing the multitude of threats facing them, the NGO says.
This illustrates the importance of conserving vultures and addressing the multitude of threats facing them, the NGO says.
Nigerian Officials Arrest Chinese Pangolin Trafficking ‘Kingpin’
The arrest is linked to the seizure of more than 7 metric tons of pangolin scales from a warehouse in Ogun state in August 2024.
The arrest is linked to the seizure of more than 7 metric tons of pangolin scales from a warehouse in Ogun state in August 2024.
Kanzi the Bonobo Redefined What It Means to Be Human
There was no hoax, no anthropomorphic trickery: Kanzi was simply, quietly, brilliant.
There was no hoax, no anthropomorphic trickery: Kanzi was simply, quietly, brilliant.
Farmers Turn to Living ‘Yam Sticks’ to Grow Their Crop and Spare the Forest
Scientists and yam breeders are trialing ways to replace these sticks through agroforestry, introducing living supports that can also improve the soil and provide other benefits to farmers.
Scientists and yam breeders are trialing ways to replace these sticks through agroforestry, introducing living supports that can also improve the soil and provide other benefits to farmers.
‘Plastic People’ Documentary Exposes the Human Health Threats From Plastic
The film follows journalist Ziya Tong as she learns the latest science on microplastics and examines the microplastic pollution in her own body.
The film follows journalist Ziya Tong as she learns the latest science on microplastics and examines the microplastic pollution in her own body.
Traffic Noise Turns Galápagos Warblers Into Angry Birds
Once famed for their undisturbed natural ecosystems, the Galápagos Islands have seen a rise in road infrastructure and traffic in recent decades.
Once famed for their undisturbed natural ecosystems, the Galápagos Islands have seen a rise in road infrastructure and traffic in recent decades.