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Growing Seagrass? Better Add a Sprinkle of Bird Poop
TNC and its partners are restoring habitat with the help of a little bird-poop fertilizer.
The Mystery of the Mast Year
Scientists still aren’t sure why some populations of trees drop extraordinary quantities of nuts, fruits, or seeds every few years—or how they coordinate across vast ranges to do so.
Risk, Resilience, and the Power of Community Preferences
Climate adaptation starts locally. See how TNC partners with communities to reduce risk and scale nature-based solutions.
Mangroves Slash Hurricane Damage in Florida by Billions
In Collier County alone, mangroves cut annual losses by $67M and prevented $4B in damages during Hurricane Ian.
Solar’s Hidden Footprint: Why Accurate Land Data Matters for Conservation
New research reveals solar datasets underestimate land use by up to 34%, masking habitat loss in natural areas.
Get Up Close With Alabama’s Rivers
Follow photographer Mac Stone as he explores the pitcher plant bogs, nesting bird islands, and floodplain forests for Alabama’s river ecosystems.
Turning the Lens on Mongolia
Mongolia shaped his photography career. Now, 25 years later, he returns to capture the country’s commitment to a sustainable future.
Meet the Apalachicola Redhorse, a Newly Recognized Fish Species
For more than 50 years, the Apalachicola redhorse was a fish with no name. Learn more about this newly recognized species of sucker.
Searching for Black-backed Woodpeckers After the Burn
Learn the fascinating life history of the unusual, elusive black-backed woodpecker.
The Swift Fox Makes a Surprise Comeback
New research shows North America’s smallest canine might be more adaptable than anyone previously thought.
A Search for the Cassia Crossbill, Idaho’s Endemic Bird
Meet the crossbill shaped by lodgepole pine “islands” and an absence of squirrels.
Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas: Culture and Community-Centered Conservation
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Cyusa Rio Dasilva shares his experience studying mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
