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Burning for Biodiversity: How Hunting Promotes Healthy Ecosystems in the Australian Desert
Anthropological research shows that Aboriginal hunting actually increases biodiversity in Australia's western deserts.
Searching for Whoopers: New Report Showcases Gulf of Mexico Migrants
New analysis from Conservancy scientists reveals the scope of wildlife migration across the Gulf of Mexico.
Big, Bold & Blue: Lessons from Australia’s Marine Protected Areas
A new book by Conservancy scientists details the lessons learned by Australian scientists, policymakers, and communities during more than 130 years of marine conservation.
Koalas Have 2 Thumbs & Other Weird Australian Wildlife Facts
Not every animal in Australia wants to kill you, but they are all weird. Really weird.
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.
Conserving Bison in Indiana. Yes, Indiana.
Bison are coming back to Indiana. Join land steward Tony Capizzo to learn what factors influence a bison reintroduction.
Global Wilderness Areas in Decline Despite Conservation Targets
New research revels that global wilderness areas are in rapid decline despite recent increases in protected areas.
Why You Are Smelling Skunks This Week
Smell a skunk? You’re not alone. Learn more about your urban nature.
Migration in Motion: Visualizing Species Movements Due to Climate Change
Climate change is already forcing species to migrate to cooler climates, and Conservancy scientists are mapping these predicted migrations.
For World Orangutan Day, An Ambitious Plan to Save These Great Apes
Bornean orangutans were recently declared critically endangered. Conservationists see this as a call to action to improve forest management.
Searching for a Rare Nautilus, Round 2
Conservancy scientists (and one intrepid field reporter) take on a second search for the rare Allonautilus in the Solomon Islands. Success is contextual.
Scaling-Up Agricultural Planning for Conservation in the Brazilian Cerrado
Nature Conservancy scientists have found that landscape-scale impact mitigation in Brazil offers significant benefits for conservation, without adding substantial cost increases for commercial agricultural producers.