Air pollution in Bangladesh is the worst in the world, a new study shows, reducing the average Bangladeshi’s life expectancy by 6.7 years.
Zoo Animals Not Immune to Sri Lanka’s Economic Rout as Food Prices Surge
Skyrocketing food prices that have plunged Sri Lankans into hardship look set to affect the 4,500 animals at the country’s main zoo.
Skyrocketing food prices that have plunged Sri Lankans into hardship look set to affect the 4,500 animals at the country’s main zoo.
Latest ‘Plan for the Planet’ Calls for Protecting 44% Of Land, Home to 1.8B Humans
A new study says 44% of Earth’s terrestrial area needs conservation attention to halt the runaway destruction of the natural world.
A new study says 44% of Earth’s terrestrial area needs conservation attention to halt the runaway destruction of the natural world.
World Is Losing ‘Magical’ Tradition of Human-animal Mutualism, Study Warns
Honey gatherers working with birds to find wild bees’ nests; fishers working with dolphins to trap fish — these are examples of what’s known as mutualism, a practice that’s fast dying out, a new study warns.
Honey gatherers working with birds to find wild bees’ nests; fishers working with dolphins to trap fish — these are examples of what’s known as mutualism, a practice that’s fast dying out, a new study warns.
Even Antarctic Snow Can’t Escape the Plastic Peril, Study Shows
A study presents new evidence that microplastics are present in snow in Antarctica, one of the remotest places on Earth.
A study presents new evidence that microplastics are present in snow in Antarctica, one of the remotest places on Earth.
Environmental Paradise or Dystopian Debacle? Promise and Peril of Futuristic Island Communities (Commentary)
Today’s utopianists believe we should build structures that float on the ocean instead of continuing to build on land and modern-day “aquapreneurs” say we can solve housing problems by spreading out across the water.
Today’s utopianists believe we should build structures that float on the ocean instead of continuing to build on land and modern-day “aquapreneurs” say we can solve housing problems by spreading out across the water.
‘Protecting Snow Leopards Benefits Other Species’: Q&a With Rinzin Phunjok Lama
Rinzin Phunjok Lama is an award-winning conservation biologist who studies one of the most elusive big cats in the world: the snow leopard.
Rinzin Phunjok Lama is an award-winning conservation biologist who studies one of the most elusive big cats in the world: the snow leopard.
‘Tendrils of Hope’ for the Ocean: Q&A With Conservationist Charles Clover
While the term “rewilding” usually refers to restoration efforts that take place on land, Clover argues that the sea can also be rewilded through the reinstatement of ecosystems as well as by simply allowing nature to repair itself.
While the term “rewilding” usually refers to restoration efforts that take place on land, Clover argues that the sea can also be rewilded through the reinstatement of ecosystems as well as by simply allowing nature to repair itself.
Noise Pollution Spooks Whales the Way Predators Would, Study Finds
The authors of the study played the sounds of sonar and killer whales when whales from four species were present.
The authors of the study played the sounds of sonar and killer whales when whales from four species were present.
‘Strange’ Giraffoid Fossil Shows Giraffes Evolved Long Necks To Win Mates: Study
Evolutionary biologists have long debated which of the two processes —natural selection or sexual selection—plays a more important role in the evolution of the ungulate’s long necks.
Evolutionary biologists have long debated which of the two processes —natural selection or sexual selection—plays a more important role in the evolution of the ungulate’s long necks.
‘Why Sharks Matter’: Q&a With Author and Shark Biologist David Shiffman
In a new book, conservation biologist David Shiffman explores the importance of sharks to the world’s marine ecosystems.
In a new book, conservation biologist David Shiffman explores the importance of sharks to the world’s marine ecosystems.
Year of the Tiger: Illegal Trade Thrives Amid Efforts To Save Wild Tigers
There’s no conservation or educational value and [the facility is] not open to the public.
There’s no conservation or educational value and [the facility is] not open to the public.
For 20 Years, Comoros Had Only 1 National Park. It’s Now Creating 5 More
The idea is to replicate the co-management approach at Mohéli National Park, the country’s first and currently only national park, created in 2001 as an MPA.
The idea is to replicate the co-management approach at Mohéli National Park, the country’s first and currently only national park, created in 2001 as an MPA.
Yellowstone’s Wolves Defied Extinction, but Face New Threats Beyond Park’s Borders
Still, an entrenched fear, perhaps dating to humans’ earliest interactions with wolves, has helped to stir up a desire for vengeance against the species.
Still, an entrenched fear, perhaps dating to humans’ earliest interactions with wolves, has helped to stir up a desire for vengeance against the species.
Satellite Data Brings New Insights on What Drives Amazon Forest Loss
Satellite imagery of the Amazon can now distinguish for the first time between different factors contributing to forest loss.
Satellite imagery of the Amazon can now distinguish for the first time between different factors contributing to forest loss.
Riders of the Lost Waves: Surfing, and Saving, Brazil’s Pororocas
Surfers and volunteers are mapping out tidal bores — spectacular waves that travel dozens of kilometers upriver from Brazil’s Atlantic coast — in an effort to preserve the phenomenon and build a tourism industry around it.
Surfers and volunteers are mapping out tidal bores — spectacular waves that travel dozens of kilometers upriver from Brazil’s Atlantic coast — in an effort to preserve the phenomenon and build a tourism industry around it.