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Think Drones are Bad for Wildlife? These Videos May Change Your Mind
Drones deservedly have a bad reputation for terrifying wildlife, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Experimenting with Water Funds + Behavior Change
Can targeted, farm-level recommendations spark adoption at the scale needed to ensure the city of Nairobi a sustainable water supply? TNC scientists are experimenting to find out.
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?
The Amazing Ancient Fishes of Africa
Meet fish that can breathe air, hibernate and even fly.
Flight Over the Bas-Ogooué: Using Drones to Map Gabon’s Wetlands
Nature Conservancy scientists are using unmanned aerial vehicles to create the first-ever detailed wetlands map of coastal Gabon, in partnership with NASA and the European Space Agency.
They’re Electric: Two New Fish Species Discovered in Gabon
Not your typical fish story: Journey to Gabon to encounter two new species of electric fish.
The Path to Sustainable Fisheries is Paved with Data
The SNAPP Data-Limited Fisheries Working Group is field testing a user friendly application that puts management and science-based sustainability within the reach of small-scale and data-limited fisheries.
This Fur Seal is 4,000 Miles From Home. Here’s Why.
A Subantarctic fur seal sets a new distance record. How did this critter get so far from home?