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New Map Shows Hotspots of Species Under Threat
A new analysis identifies global hotspots where the most species are threatened by human impacts.
The Bird Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of (And the Birds It Saves)
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Act has been reauthorized. What birds most need its help?
Recovery: The Once and Future Greenback Cutthroat Victory
The greenback cutthroat was lost and then found, then lost again. But now it’s back.
Can Migrating Birds Adapt To Climate Change?
Migratory birds are facing changing insect hatches and tree blooms. How can they adapt? And how can you help?
Collective Fishing Agreements Benefit Both Groundfish and Fishermen
Collective management charts a new path for California groundfish.
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.
Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
Meet the eels of New Zealand… they can climb ladders, live for 100 years, and migrate thousands of miles to an unknown spawning ground.
Recovery: Darters and Values
Darters, the native fish once belittled as “cold slimy things,” face a more hopeful future.
Seven Wildlife Diseases You’ve Never Heard Of
Wildlife diseases are an often-overlooked threat. We give you the short details on seven little-known bacteria, fungi or viruses threatening wild species.
Where Have All the House Sparrows Gone?
The house sparrow, one of the world’s most abundant birds, is in widespread decline. What’s going on?
How President Herbert Hoover Helped Save the Koala
Koalas were almost hunted to extinction last century, until American President Herbert Hoover helped put a stop to the trade.
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.
