Conservation
Trump Poised to Shrink Two National Monuments
Scientists who have studied the region say redrawing boundaries could be detrimental to scientific research and discoveries
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The True Cost of a Dead Elephant
With a global ban on the ivory trade within reach, Pres. Trump's final decision on the import of elephant trophies is crucial
Conservation
The GOP's War on Public Lands
It's a grim week for our nation's cultural, scientific, and wilderness treasures. Learn how you can help protect them.
Conservation
Global Powers Strike Deal to Research Before Fishing Arctic Seas
Nations will refrain from commercial fishing in the region until scientists determine what fish live there and if they can be harvested sustainably
East of Siberia: A Spoon-Billed Curiosity
Efforts to keep spoon-billed sandpipers from the yawning void of extinction have been nothing short of Herculean
Conservation
Axolotl: Saving a Strange Salamander
Axolotls are used to study cancer development and organ regeneration, but their numbers in the wild are dwindling. Conserving wild salamanders could be vital for research—and the future of this special species. This video was reproduced with permission and was first published on November 24, 2017...
Conservation
Mexico Designates North America’s Largest Ocean Reserve
The area is uniquely rich in marine biodiversity
Conservation
Amazon Gold Rush Continues to Destroy Peru’s Rain Forest
Despite government efforts, mining has expanded into protected areas
Conservation
Trump Administration Lifts Ban on Imports of Elephant Hunting Trophies
Big-game hunting advocates say the move will help preserve wildlife, but conservation groups disagree
Environment
Capturing Floodwaters in Wet Years Could Help California Survive Drought Years
New tactics for capturing floods and surviving droughts could help communities across California and the world
Conservation
The Trouble with Fish Stocking
Stocking rivers and lakes with game fish is good for anglers. But it is wreaking ecological havoc
Don't Convert Africa's Savanna to Agricultural Land
Leaving the continent’s grasslands intact is good for the climate, for biodiversity and for the health of the soil
Conservation
Bison Comeback Story Has a Bronx Accent
On National Bison Day, a look at the role the Bronx played in reestablishing herds of bison on the American plains.
Environment
Trump Stirs Debate over Utah National Monuments
The president informed lawmakers last week that he intends to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments
Conservation
Newly Discovered Orangutan Species Is Also the Most Endangered
The first new species of great ape described in more than eight decades faces threats to its habitat
Environment
Could Genetic Engineering Save the Galápagos?
In the Galápagos, invasive species are driving native animals to extinction. Some conservationists are asking whether genetic manipulation is the solution
Conservation
Portraits of Endangered Animals
In his latest photography collection, Tim Flach captures the personality and beauty of vulnerable species.
By Tim Flach and Jonathan Baillie
Conservation
East of Siberia: The Fragility of Field Plans
Sometimes your truck makes it across the frozen river, and sometimes it doesn't
Public Health
Maryn McKenna's Big Chicken, Part 2
Award-winning journalist Maryn McKenna talks about her latest book, Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats ...
Public Health
Maryn McKenna's Big Chicken, Part 1
Award-winning journalist Maryn McKenna talks about her latest book, Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats ...
