Discover stories in Habitat Loss
How Sea-level Rise Impacts Marsh Sparrows
Scientists are studying the effects of sea-level rise on salt marshes, and two imperiled sparrow species.
Protected Areas are Vital, but they are not Enough for Lasting Biodiversity Conservation
Sustaining global biodiversity requires broadening the area-based conservation toolkit beyond protected areas.
Mammals, Wildlife Trade + the Next Global Pandemic
Scientists report a strong association between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease risk with 25% of mammal species in the trade hosting 75% of viruses known to be transmissible between animals and humans.
Biodiversity Conservation: 7 Principles for Matching Goals with Actions
Scientists offer 7 key principles to help achieve the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 2050 vision: living in harmony with nature.
Rebalancing Water and Land Use for Nature and People in California
Examining how ecological restoration efforts – rewilding – could recover the San Joaquin’s natural diversity and ensure the long-term health and productivity of farms and the local communities they support.
Dumpster Diving Helps Urban Wood Storks Survive
New research suggests that urban environments can act as a buffer for wetland bird species when natural food sources become unpredictable.
How Do You Count Sharks When You Can’t See Them?
Scientists are studying coastal shark communities around coral reefs by looking at what the animals leave behind: pieces of their skin.
In Search of Australia’s Amazing Rainbow Finch
The conservation story behind Australia’s most colorful finch.
Can Platypus Persist Alongside People?
Under threat from urban development, can this iconic Australian animal survive alongside us?
A Night With the Platypus Scientist
Trapping for platypus is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. A very adorable needle.
The Conservation Story of the Kenya Black Leopard
The first scientific confirmation of a black leopard in Kenya is a story of conservation, community and coexistence.
Can Drones Help Stop the Spread of Kenya’s Invasive Cactus?
Some call it a green hell. Can Kenya’s invasive cactus be stopped?
