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Young Forests Are an Overlooked Climate Solution

New research by TNC scientists provides the first detailed picture of the carbon removal value of naturally regrowing forests

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Earth Day Book Review 2025

Here are 6 books to fuel your curiosity about the world around you this Earth Day.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Spectacled Bear: South America’s Only Bear

South America’s only bear species is under threat from habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting. Scientists are working hard to study—and protect—this remarkable species.

Maria Camila Peña

Meet the Kangaroos That Live in Trees

Tree-kangaroos are one of the world’s most bizarre and fascinating mammals.

Justine E. Hausheer

Become a Member

Make a lasting impact for nature when you join The Nature Conservancy

Conservation Science

A Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Snakes

Snake expert and biologist David Steen helps you determine what that snake is. Spoiler: It’s not always a copperhead or cottonmouth.

David A. Steen

Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals

Matthew L. Miller

What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?

Justine E. Hausheer, Cara Cannon Byington, and Matthew L. Miller

8 Cool Wild Cats You Probably Don’t Know

Matthew L. Miller

Strange and Surprising Facts about Opossums

Matthew L. Miller

All About Wildlife

Explore wildlife in wild places, from backyard coyotes to biodiversity hotspots.

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