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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.
Meet the Bizarre American Bittern
The American Bittern may look nondescript, but it’s full of surprises. Learn more about one of the more unusual marsh denizens.
Mountain Lion at Phantom Canyon Preserve
A mountain lion makes an appearance at Phantom Canyon Preserve in Colorado.
Saving Conifer Strongholds in the Northwoods
Facing a warming climate, conservationists issue a call to action to save northern conifers.
In Pictures: Saving Papua New Guinea’s Sea Cucumbers
View photographs from our reporter’s journey to Manus, where local communities are taking sustainable sea cucumber management into their own hands.
Monarchs Are Disappearing in the Western US. What’s Happening?
Migrating western butterflies declined 85 percent between 2017 and 2018. What’s going on?
Sustainable Sea Cucumbers: Saving the “Gold Bars” of the Ocean
In Papua New Guinea, a tribal network is taking sustainable management of sea cucumber fisheries into their own hands.
The Weird Sex Lives of Orchids
Orchids are lovely, but the strategies they use to reproduce are weird. And diverse. And sometimes horrifying.
George’s Long Farewell: Why One Snail’s Death Became International News
The death of a colorful snail named George draws international attention over the plight of vanishing species.
