Tanzania’s first officially recognized wildlife corridor connects savanna elephant habitat with rainforest, creating a protected route for elephants and other wildlife while strengthening conservation across fragmented landscapes.
Repeal of U.S. Roadless Rule Could Threaten Drinking Water for 25 Million People
Plans to repeal federal protections for roadless national forest lands could open more areas to roads, logging, and development, raising concerns about watershed health, drinking water supplies, wildlife habitat, and forest conservation.
Plans to repeal federal protections for roadless national forest lands could open more areas to roads, logging, and development, raising concerns about watershed health, drinking water supplies, wildlife habitat, and forest conservation.
The World’s Reefs Are Disappearing. Coral Trafficking Is Booming
As coral reefs face mounting pressure from warming oceans, pollution, disease, and habitat loss, illegal and unsustainable coral trade is adding another threat to already vulnerable marine ecosystems.
As coral reefs face mounting pressure from warming oceans, pollution, disease, and habitat loss, illegal and unsustainable coral trade is adding another threat to already vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Indigenous Rangers Pull Killer ‘Ghost Nets’ From Australia’s Northern Coast
Indigenous ranger groups across northern Australia are removing tons of ghost nets and other marine debris from some of the country’s most remote coastline.
Indigenous ranger groups across northern Australia are removing tons of ghost nets and other marine debris from some of the country’s most remote coastline.
Global Sea Surface Temperatures Reach a Record High, Again
Record-breaking ocean temperatures are raising concerns about marine ecosystems, climate impacts, and the growing effects of a warming planet.
Record-breaking ocean temperatures are raising concerns about marine ecosystems, climate impacts, and the growing effects of a warming planet.
Costa Rica to Require Wildlife Crossings for Roads When They Impact Fauna
Costa Rica is moving to require wildlife crossings on roads that threaten animals, aiming to reduce collisions and protect wildlife habitats and movement routes.
Costa Rica is moving to require wildlife crossings on roads that threaten animals, aiming to reduce collisions and protect wildlife habitats and movement routes.
US Environmental Groups Plan to Sue to Relist Gray Whales Under Endangered Species Act
Environmental groups plan legal action to seek renewed federal protection for gray whales under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Environmental groups plan legal action to seek renewed federal protection for gray whales under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
As Hay Fever Sufferers Grow in Japan, the Country Is Looking to Plant No-Pollen Trees
Japan is turning to low-pollen and no-pollen tree varieties as it seeks to reduce the growing impact of seasonal allergies on its population.
Japan is turning to low-pollen and no-pollen tree varieties as it seeks to reduce the growing impact of seasonal allergies on its population.
Cambodia Targets Online Wildlife Trade on Social Media, but Experts Say It’s Not Enough
Conservationists say Cambodia’s statement is encouraging, but doesn’t address the bigger issue: organized criminal syndicates that traffic wildlife as part of their business model.
Conservationists say Cambodia’s statement is encouraging, but doesn’t address the bigger issue: organized criminal syndicates that traffic wildlife as part of their business model.
In Raja Ampat, Children Learn That Their Knowledge Can Help Protect Their Islands
Research suggests that children who grow up closely connected to their surroundings can develop sophisticated understandings of their local environment.
Research suggests that children who grow up closely connected to their surroundings can develop sophisticated understandings of their local environment.
Rescue Networks Built by Fire: Saving Animals From Australia’s Bushfires
A wallaby with a joey tucked into her pouch grazes beneath towering eucalyptus trees.
A wallaby with a joey tucked into her pouch grazes beneath towering eucalyptus trees.
Reconnecting the Skies: Linking Flyways for Migratory Seabirds Across Continents
Conservation efforts aim to protect migratory seabird routes by restoring connections between critical habitats worldwide.
Conservation efforts aim to protect migratory seabird routes by restoring connections between critical habitats worldwide.
Hermit Crabs and Cockroaches Emerge as Unlikely Seed Dispersers on a Japanese Island
Researchers discover unexpected roles for hermit crabs and cockroaches in spreading plant seeds and supporting island ecosystems.
Researchers discover unexpected roles for hermit crabs and cockroaches in spreading plant seeds and supporting island ecosystems.
Indigenous Fishers Rethink Shark Hunting & Protect Species on Colombia’s Coast
Indigenous coastal communities in Colombia are changing fishing practices to protect shark populations and marine ecosystems.
Indigenous coastal communities in Colombia are changing fishing practices to protect shark populations and marine ecosystems.
Egypt’s Deserts Show Why Ecological Knowledge Matters in Conservation (Commentary)
Egypt’s deserts are often introduced to the world as empty: Wide horizons, silence, heat, sand and stone.
Egypt’s deserts are often introduced to the world as empty: Wide horizons, silence, heat, sand and stone.
Tapirs, Bats and Nests: How Plastic Infiltrates Amazonian Wildlife
A recent study found an average concentration of 0.25 particles per liter of microplastics in the waters of Prato Lake.
A recent study found an average concentration of 0.25 particles per liter of microplastics in the waters of Prato Lake.