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To Help Iconic Trees, Inject Them With Disease
To save American elms, conservationists are quite literally injecting disease into the trees. This Q&A explains why.
Climate Mitigation Depends on Seed-Dispersing Wildlife
A new study finds that the loss of seed-dispersing species in tropical forests more than halves the potential for areas of natural regrowth to sequester carbon.
Meet the Tuatara: New Zealand’s Bizarre Ancient Reptile
Join ecologists as they search for tuatara — one of the world's most unique reptiles —in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.
A Bird’s Eye View: Drones Search for Grassland Birds in Colorado
At The Nature Conservancy’s Carpenter Ranch Preserve, drones assist in the search for grassland birds.
Protecting the Plains-wanderer, Australia’s Odd Inland Shorebird
Grazing lands can help protect one of the most unique — and endangered — birds in the world: the Australian plains-wanderer.
California Quail: Encounters with a Suburban Gamebird
Many bird species are declining, but the California quail is thriving in farm fields and suburbia of the western United States. Here’s a look at the life and times of this charismatic bird.
Meet the Kangaroos That Live in Trees
Tree-kangaroos are one of the world’s most bizarre and fascinating mammals.
Exploring Idaho’s Thousand Springs Region
Crystal clear springs in southern Idaho, a legacy of Nature Conservancy protection efforts, are home to endemic species and offer outstanding recreational opportunities.
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.
The Overlooked Biodiversity of Appalachian Caves
The cave habitats of Tennessee and Kentucky have species that most will never see. Here are some of the unusual creatures found there.
Meet the Mole Crab, a Common and Surprising Beach Creature
Get up close with a fascinating crustacean you can find (and catch) on your next trip to the beach.
A Kayak in Search of a Fish
In a historic Illinois wetland, a team tackles invasive carp using uncrewed small boats
