Conservation

Species across the globe have been forced to adapt to humans’ effects on the environment. An upcoming book illustrates some unexpected examples of this dynamic

Koalas might be cuter, but donkeys are being abused and slaughtered en masse for their skins, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine

Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds—and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk

The combination of climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use is leading to local extinctions of bee species

By outfitting 169 albatrosses with GPS data loggers, scientists were able to track fishing boats apparently trying to hide their location. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Conservationists still need to work to minimize conflict between the endangered apes and humans

And they’re not the only ones in trouble—orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction

Ash and silt washed into rivers and coastal areas will choke underwater ecosystems

Across the board, indigenous-managed regions equal or surpass conventional conservation areas 

When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters

By listening to the sounds of the forest, biologists were able to identify an invasion of barred owls in spotted owl habitat. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Because climate change is shifting ocean ecosystems, sanctuaries need to shift with them, experts argue