Conservation

Mussels and crabs are two of the creatures most likely to invade Antarctica in the next 10 years, a panel of scientists say. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Hunted areas of Gabon have fewer large mammals and a thicker forest understory—but they also have fewer termites. Jason G. Goldman reports.

A novel study in Nepal shines light on why people commit wildlife crime and how others might be dissuaded from doing so in the future

Despite some success, the species remains threatened in the U.S. West. Biologists are trying to understand why

A unique partnership between scientists and commercial fishermen is yielding crucial information that is helping conserve shark populations

A few brief reports about international science and technology from Indonesia to Spain, including one from Brazil about the highest-voltage electric eel ever discovered.

Even bountiful habitat will not save species if poaching cannot be stopped 

From disappearing kelp to small hydropower dams, experts identify the trends that will affect the Earth’s ecosystems

The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers

“Recalcitrant” seeds hold the secret to saving a critically endangered Indian tree—thanks to a bit of human help

Some scientists question whether controlled burns and logging are really the best way to preserve California’s iconic redwoods

While some hydropower facilities release almost no greenhouse gases, others can actually be worse than burning fossil fuels.