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10 Really Weird Animals of the Anthropocene
From cloned wolves to high-cholesterol foxes to radioactive pigs, we look at the weirdest creatures now roaming the age of humanity.
The Remarkable Story of How the Bison Returned to Europe
Yes, the bison roams across Europe. And the story of its conservation rescue may be even more dramatic than that of its American counterpart.
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.
The Quest to Restore American Elms: Nearing the Finish Line
The quest to restore the American elm has been underway for more than 50 years. Now success is closer than ever.
Kids, Drones & Science at the Water’s Edge in Grenada
The future of Grenada is in good hands because kids like this — who can plant mangroves and test water quality without even wrinkling their clothes — kids like this can probably do just about anything.
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?
New Protections & Tagged Turtles Provide Hope for the Arnavon Islands
A second round of satellite-tagged turtles provides more migration data, while the Arnavons rookery receives new protections to help prosecute poachers.
Need a Moment of Conservation Zen? We’ve Got Orca Sounds.
Best Job Ever? Phil Green shares the sounds from a summer morning on Yellow Island: orcas, white-crowned sparrows, orange-crowned warblers and more. Close your eyes and enjoy a moment of Conservation Zen.
The Underwater Secrets of Horseshoe Crabs
It’s well known that shorebirds rely on horseshoe crab eggs. But these eggs may be just as important to underwater creatures.
Traditional Knowledge Helps Monitor Threatened Bilbies on Martu Country
Scientists and indigenous rangers are designing a new method for monitoring threatened bilby populations in Australia's Martu country.
Recovery: Bringing Back Bumble Bees
Everyone knows bees are in trouble. But, too often, we’re focused on the wrong bees.
The (Fishery-Monitoring) Cameras Never Blink
We live in a time of unprecedented innovations to solve the Gordian Knot of sustainable fisheries: the lack of data.