Recovery: America’s Giant Squirrel Back from the Brink

Endangered Delmarva fox squirrel carcasses littered the road. But that was not as gloomy as it appeared. And today, the story is headed for a happy ending.

Ted Williams

Meet the World’s 10 Most Endangered Sharks

More research is urgently needed to support improved conservation measures for world’s ten most critically endangered sharks.

Lisa Feldkamp

Going Viral to Restore Damaged Ecosystems

Invasive species populations grow exponentially putting conservationists at a considerable disadvantage. We will have a solution that can go viral.

Christian O. Marks and Roy Van Driesche

Saving Myanmar’s Timber Elephants

Logging elephants are an incredible part of Myanmar’s history — but they’re also key to help reduce the negative impacts that logging can have on the forests.

Justine E. Hausheer

Poison Ivy: Busting 6 Myths to Avoid the Itch

Avoid the itch – and learn some cool science – as we bust popular myths about poison ivy.

Lisa Ballard

Illegal Logging & Energy Shortages Pressure Myanmar’s Forests

Facilitated by organized crime, illegal logging threatens to destroy Myanmar’s forests. But a national energy crisis and the ensuing fuelwood demand pose an equal threat.

Justine E. Hausheer and Timothy Boucher

The Ultimate Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife Viewing

Everything you need to see great wildlife responsibly in Yellowstone National Park.

Matthew L. Miller

Could Red Wiggler Worms Eliminate Stinky Campground Toilets?

The least fun part of summer camping? Smelly toilets. But a scent-free future may lie with a humble worm.

John McCoy

Who’s Smiling on Canid Camera?

Three photos. Three questions. That’s all there is to it. Your identifications help give conservationists the information they need to restore young forests where wildlife thrives.

Lisa Feldkamp

Deciding the Fate of Myanmar’s Forests

After decades of overharvesting, Myanmar’s forests teak are at a crisis point. But with recent political change comes great opportunity.

Justine E. Hausheer

How Can We Protect Endemic Species in the Face of Urban Growth?

There will be almost 2 billion additional urban dwellers by 2030. In the face of this massive urban growth, how can we protect plants and animals that are endemic to different regions around the world?

Rob McDonald

Intense Human Pressure Threatens One-third of Protected Areas

Protected areas are the most common tool used by conservationists to protect biodiversity. But what if they don’t actually work?

Justine E. Hausheer