Thailand’s population of banteng (Bos javanicus), one of the world’s rarest wild cattle species, was once reduced to just a few hundred individuals due to decades of deforestation, agricultural expansion and hunting.
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Getting the Boss to Go Green at Work May Be Easier Than You Think
One way an employee can make their office greener is through simple but impactful habits.
One way an employee can make their office greener is through simple but impactful habits.
One Night a Year, Humans Command This March of Frogs and Salamanders
The first warm, wet spring night sends frogs and salamanders from the forest, bearing fresh evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools, and traffic.
The first warm, wet spring night sends frogs and salamanders from the forest, bearing fresh evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools, and traffic.
Nearly a Million Birds Shipped From Africa to Asia in 15 Years; Canaries Top the List
This massive live bird trade depletes wild populations and may spread dangerous diseases or invasive species, researchers say.
This massive live bird trade depletes wild populations and may spread dangerous diseases or invasive species, researchers say.
A Cactus in Court
Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.
Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.
Let’s Talk About the Many Benefits of Butterflies!
Well, butterflies do more for us than just adding colour and beauty to our gardens.
Well, butterflies do more for us than just adding colour and beauty to our gardens.
Book Review: The Life and Struggles of a Conservation Pioneer
The pioneering field biologist George B. Schaller was born into an era at odds with his life’s work.
The pioneering field biologist George B. Schaller was born into an era at odds with his life’s work.
10 Forces That Could Reshape the Future of the World’s Forests
Traditional funding for conservation is weakening as public aid declines, while new mechanisms—from carbon markets to direct financing for Indigenous and local communities—are expanding unevenly.
Traditional funding for conservation is weakening as public aid declines, while new mechanisms—from carbon markets to direct financing for Indigenous and local communities—are expanding unevenly.
Microplastics & Cancer: New Links Emerging
Each year companies produce nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic, a number that is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2050.
Each year companies produce nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic, a number that is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2050.
Going….Going…..Gone Extinct. The Fate of the Worlds Rhinos Hangs by a Thin Thread
Despite conservation efforts, poaching for ivory continues to threaten rhino populations, with proposals to reopen legal trade raising concerns about increased illegal trade.
Despite conservation efforts, poaching for ivory continues to threaten rhino populations, with proposals to reopen legal trade raising concerns about increased illegal trade.
Parrot Deaths Highlight Urgent Need to Reform CITES
Three endangered African Grey parrots were euthanized in Norway after being seized from illegal smugglers.
Three endangered African Grey parrots were euthanized in Norway after being seized from illegal smugglers.
Organic Dairies Say Federal Pricing System Costs Them Millions
A series of lawsuits argues an obsolete profit-sharing system is subsidizing industrial dairy farms.
A series of lawsuits argues an obsolete profit-sharing system is subsidizing industrial dairy farms.
Coexisting With America’s Growing Urban Coyote Population Is Easier Than You Think
Despite the low number of conflicts with coyotes, nearly one coyote is killed every minute in the United States on average, according to the nonprofit organization Project Coyote.
Despite the low number of conflicts with coyotes, nearly one coyote is killed every minute in the United States on average, according to the nonprofit organization Project Coyote.
Almost 20 Percent of Americans Are Drinking Nitrate Contaminated Water
A new analysis links manure and the overapplication of fertilizer from agriculture to contaminated water, and suggests the EPA’s allowed limits are too high to prevent nitrate-related cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.
A new analysis links manure and the overapplication of fertilizer from agriculture to contaminated water, and suggests the EPA’s allowed limits are too high to prevent nitrate-related cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.
The World’s Forests Won’t Be Saved by Science Alone: We Need Better Communication
Research tells us that we need sustainable forest practices. But how does this knowledge lead to action?
Research tells us that we need sustainable forest practices. But how does this knowledge lead to action?
Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Plant‑Based Packaging From Natural Fibers – New Research
First, Jie extracted chitin nanofibers from crab shells obtained from food waste that are chemically the same as those found in the white beetles.
First, Jie extracted chitin nanofibers from crab shells obtained from food waste that are chemically the same as those found in the white beetles.