Conservation
How Much of the World’s Protected Land Is Actually Protected?
Intense human pressure on areas set aside for preservation could be threatening biodiversity
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Conservation
Extinct in Algeria: Rare Plant Declared Lost
Exhaustive searchers have failed to turn up the lost Algerian species Adenocarpus faurei. Could other plants in the region also be extinct?
Environment
The Race Is on to Mine and Protect the Deep Seafloor
The race is on to exploit—and protect—the ocean floor
Evolution
Hunting Rules Have Changed Mama Bear Care
Hunting regulations in Sweden prohibit killing brown bear mothers in company of cubs—causing mama bears to care for their young longer. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Conservation
Amur Leopard Population Triples--to 103
Thanks to protective efforts in Russia, these critically endangered big cats have renewed hope of avoiding extinction
Conservation
Tracing Thailand’s Illegal Rosewood Trade
Rosewood is heavily smuggled, but resources to curb its trafficking are lacking
Conservation
U.S. Cities Lose Tree Cover Just When They Need It Most
Urbanization is on the rise; so is the urban heat island effect—a situation that is worsening with the decline of tree cover in U.S. metropolitan areas
Energy
Does Renewable Energy Increase Electricity Prices? See for Yourself
How much does electricity cost in your state? Where does it come from? Here's a chart
Conservation
The Private Sector Must Pitch In More to Protect Marine Mammals
Government agencies have done a lot, but tighter budgets and increasing environmental stressors are making things tougher
Environment
As Hawaii Aims for 100% Renewable Energy, Other States Watching Closely
How to incorporate solar and wind while keeping the electricity grid stable is a key question
Environment
Bees Have a Goldilocks Lawn Mow Schedule
Lawns mowed every two weeks hosted more bees than lawns mowed every three weeks. Jason G. Goldman reports. ...
Conservation
Poachers versus Poop
The key to saving elephants and other species may lie in the DNA contained in their droppings, says conservation biologist Samuel Wasser
Conservation
In 200 Years Cows May Be the Biggest Land Mammals on the Planet
Humans may be driving large mammals to extinction
Environment
Recent Ocean Heat Waves Have "Forever" Altered Great Barrier Reef
At least 30 percent of corals died off in 2016, and more extreme heat is likely in store
Conservation
Lesser Prairie Chickens Show Greater Dance Moves in the Spring
Prairies become dance floors each spring as male birds vie for female attention. "Like No One is Watching” was first published on bioGraphic © 2018 California Academy of Sciences...
Conservation
Assam's Endangered Apes
Northeast India's hoolock gibbons are at risk from human incursion into their native forests
Conservation
Trump Budget Cuts Could Cause Hundreds of Plant Extinctions in Hawaii
The “extinction capital of the world” could start losing unique plant species in as little as a month if funding disappears
Conservation
Ocean Heat Waves Are Getting Worse
Spikes in sea temperatures stress marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs
Conservation
Reptiles Are Concentrated in Specific Locations, Often Unprotected
Lizards, snakes and turtles are concentrated in largely unprotected areas
Cognition
Right Whales Seem to Think before They Speak
Rather than always making the same call in response to the same stimuli, North Atlantic right whales are capable of changing their vocalizations.
