Conservation

After decades of rumors and searches, the existence of a two-foot-long amphibian called “the reticulated siren” has finally been confirmed

Starting December 16, ocean scientists will live-tweet the BBC documentary series Blue Planet II, available via Netflix.

A newly discovered plant genus could be wiped out by dams and mining. Could giving it a name save it from extinction?

Researchers across New England and Canada scramble to protect the iconic species from growing parasite populations

Parasites and dog disease in India sweep through the cats’ only home, triggering fears for the species’ survival

The Trump administration is shrinking Utah's desert monuments, stripping some federal protections for wild pollinators. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

The rich flower diversity of Grand Staircase-Escalante supports hundreds of species of bees

Restoring natural water flows in cities can lessen the impacts of floods and droughts

Indian villagers are reviving an ancient tradition to enjoy the ecological benefits it confers

Just 13 percent of the ocean remains largely untouched by human activity

In the last few decades blue whale calls have been getting lower in pitch—and a rebound in their numbers may be the reason. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

Smart meters on showerheads encouraged hotel guests to conserve—even though they personally saved no money. Christopher Intagliata reports.