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Recovery: Why Sea Lampreys Need to Be Restored and Killed
Are sea lampreys a native species to be restored, or an invasive species to be killed? Both.
Recovery: The Salvation of Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge
Invasive rats, goats and even monkeys had overrun the national wildlife refuge, turning it into an ecological wasteland. But there’s hope.
Recovery: Farm Bill Provides Hope for the Cerulean Warbler
The cerulean warbler is in desperate trouble, but work with private landowners to restore forests is showing encouraging results.
Can Conservation Provide Water for Cape Town in a Time of Drought?
Can a conservation tool called water funds provide clean water for the residents of Cape Town, while also protecting the region’s unique plant diversity?
Recovery: Second Chance for Yankee Cottontails
After decades of being ignored, the little-known New England cottontail has a hopeful future.
Recovery: Prairie Reprise
Hope on the prairie: conservation and restoration chart a brighter future for North America’s grasslands.
Is Your Landscaping Killing Wildlife?
A common landscaping shrub is dropping large mammals dead in their tracks. Here’s what you need to know.
Camera Trapping in the Australian Desert
Watch the best photos and video data from camera traps deep in the Australian desert.
Reclaiming Country: Combining Traditional Knowledge & Science to Care for Desert Waterholes
After decades of absence, the Martu people are returning to their land and reviving cultural practices that care for the country and the desert ecosystem.
Holiday Tips: Don’t Spread Forest Pests with Your Christmas Tree
Your Christmas tree or wreath could harbor forest pests. Here’s how to enjoy holiday traditions without spreading invasive species.
Measuring the Impact of Feral Camels in Australia’s Martu Desert
Conservancy scientist Eddie Game is using remote data loggers to understand the impacts of camels on waterholes in Australia’s remote Martu country.
10 Weird Ways You Could Be Spreading Invasive Species
From artificial Christmas trees to running shoes, we look at some of the ways you could be spreading invasive species.
