Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
Human activities are driving significant evolutionary changes in plants and animals.
The peppered moth and mahogany trees illustrate adaptive responses to human influence.
Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink
About 17,800 animal species are threatened with extinction, mostly due to human activity.
Conservation science is playing a crucial role in reviving endangered species like pandas.
Some of These Whales May Live to 150Double the Age Previously Thought
Southern right whales may live over 150 years, challenging previous lifespan assumptions, while North Atlantic right whales face severe mortality leading to an average lifespan of only 22 years.
Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
Human activities are driving significant evolutionary changes in plants and animals.
The peppered moth and mahogany trees illustrate adaptive responses to human influence.
Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink
About 17,800 animal species are threatened with extinction, mostly due to human activity.
Conservation science is playing a crucial role in reviving endangered species like pandas.
Some of These Whales May Live to 150Double the Age Previously Thought
Southern right whales may live over 150 years, challenging previous lifespan assumptions, while North Atlantic right whales face severe mortality leading to an average lifespan of only 22 years.
Monarch butterflies could gain threatened species status
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, providing necessary federal protections.
It absolutely took off': five UK biodiversity success stories
Conservation efforts in the UK show positive results amid biodiversity challenges.
Species like the large blue butterfly have successfully returned thanks to reintroduction efforts.
The Seven Wonders of the World for 2025
Over ten million hectares of Bolivian Amazon, including Madidi National Park, are now protected, promoting wildlife conservation despite challenging access.
Video. Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world
The Southern pudu is classified as near threatened, with a population decline of up to 20% in recent years.
San Diego Zoo float wins top award in Rose Parade
San Diego Zoo's float won the Sweepstakes Award at the Rose Parade for its depiction of pandas, symbolizing unity and conservation.
Can we find common ground? - High Country News
Readers express anxiety about political changes and their potential implications on public lands and wildlife.
There is a strong request for HCN to focus on environmental issues and the effects of policies on ecosystems.
Monarch butterflies could gain threatened species status
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, providing necessary federal protections.
It absolutely took off': five UK biodiversity success stories
Conservation efforts in the UK show positive results amid biodiversity challenges.
Species like the large blue butterfly have successfully returned thanks to reintroduction efforts.
The Seven Wonders of the World for 2025
Over ten million hectares of Bolivian Amazon, including Madidi National Park, are now protected, promoting wildlife conservation despite challenging access.
Video. Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world
The Southern pudu is classified as near threatened, with a population decline of up to 20% in recent years.
San Diego Zoo float wins top award in Rose Parade
San Diego Zoo's float won the Sweepstakes Award at the Rose Parade for its depiction of pandas, symbolizing unity and conservation.
Can we find common ground? - High Country News
Readers express anxiety about political changes and their potential implications on public lands and wildlife.
There is a strong request for HCN to focus on environmental issues and the effects of policies on ecosystems.
Biden to create 2 national monuments in California, protecting tribal and natural lands
President Biden to establish two national monuments in California, protecting nearly 850,000 acres of ecologically and culturally significant tribal lands.
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
U.S. wildlife officials will extend federal protections to monarch butterflies, adding them to the threatened species list due to declining populations.
Whale entanglements reach 6-year high on the West Coast, report says. 'Unacceptable'
Whale entanglements off the U.S. West Coast hit a six-year high in 2024, prompting urgent calls for action to address the crisis.
Biden to create 2 national monuments in California, protecting tribal and natural lands
President Biden to establish two national monuments in California, protecting nearly 850,000 acres of ecologically and culturally significant tribal lands.
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
U.S. wildlife officials will extend federal protections to monarch butterflies, adding them to the threatened species list due to declining populations.
Whale entanglements reach 6-year high on the West Coast, report says. 'Unacceptable'
Whale entanglements off the U.S. West Coast hit a six-year high in 2024, prompting urgent calls for action to address the crisis.
The world is experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, with thousands of species threatened.
Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024
Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.
The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.
A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle
The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Global Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis
The book explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation and global justice, proposing fair approaches to addressing these interconnected crises.
Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024
A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.
Huge hummingbird, 'starry night' gecko among new species of 2024 | CBC News
The discovery of new species is crucial for understanding and protecting global biodiversity.
Biodiversity 101
The world is experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, with thousands of species threatened.
Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024
Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.
The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.
A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle
The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Global Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis
The book explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation and global justice, proposing fair approaches to addressing these interconnected crises.
Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024
A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.
Huge hummingbird, 'starry night' gecko among new species of 2024 | CBC News
The discovery of new species is crucial for understanding and protecting global biodiversity.
Whales Can Live Way Longer Than Scientists Thought - If We Get Out Of The Way
Southern right whales can live past 100 years, revealing significant differences in lifespan between related whale species due to human impacts.
Green crabs have invaded habitats. Sea otters might be the solution.
Sea otters effectively control green crab populations, crucial for stabilizing coastal ecosystems threatened by invasive species.
Grieving killer whale who carried calf's body spotted again with dead baby
The loss of Tahlequah's newborn calf J61 is a heartbreak for the critically endangered orca population.
NEW TECHNOLOGY GIVES HOPE TO SAVE ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALE
North Atlantic right whales, critically endangered, are monitored via aerial and underwater surveys, with only about 370 remaining worldwide.
The longest journey of a humpback whale: Male travels over 8,000 miles to mate
Humpback whales undertake the longest mammal migrations, including a male that traveled over 8,000 miles, highlighting their extraordinary capabilities.
New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
The first complete specimen of the spade-toothed whale likely died from head injuries, revealing key insights into its biology and history.
Whales Can Live Way Longer Than Scientists Thought - If We Get Out Of The Way
Southern right whales can live past 100 years, revealing significant differences in lifespan between related whale species due to human impacts.
Green crabs have invaded habitats. Sea otters might be the solution.
Sea otters effectively control green crab populations, crucial for stabilizing coastal ecosystems threatened by invasive species.
Grieving killer whale who carried calf's body spotted again with dead baby
The loss of Tahlequah's newborn calf J61 is a heartbreak for the critically endangered orca population.
NEW TECHNOLOGY GIVES HOPE TO SAVE ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALE
North Atlantic right whales, critically endangered, are monitored via aerial and underwater surveys, with only about 370 remaining worldwide.
The longest journey of a humpback whale: Male travels over 8,000 miles to mate
Humpback whales undertake the longest mammal migrations, including a male that traveled over 8,000 miles, highlighting their extraordinary capabilities.
New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
The first complete specimen of the spade-toothed whale likely died from head injuries, revealing key insights into its biology and history.
$100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons
Wyoming's $100 million deal enables permanent protection of ecologically important land in Grand Teton National Park, securing vital wildlife migration routes.
The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear
Jhoan Bravo transformed from a hunter to a conservationist, actively restoring habitats for the endangered spectacled bear on his coffee farm.
$100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons
Wyoming's $100 million deal enables permanent protection of ecologically important land in Grand Teton National Park, securing vital wildlife migration routes.
The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear
Jhoan Bravo transformed from a hunter to a conservationist, actively restoring habitats for the endangered spectacled bear on his coffee farm.
Monarch butterflies proposed for threatened species status
The Western monarch butterfly is proposed for endangered species listing due to a 95% decline in population since the 1980s. Its extinction likelihood exceeds 99% by 2080.
Opinion | What Nantucket Owes the Whale
The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered, with only about 370 remaining and could face functional extinction within two decades.
Here's where burrowing owls have disappeared in California
The Christmas Bird Count promotes conservation and emphasizes the plight of the burrowing owl, a candidate for endangered species listing in California.
Here's where burrowing owls have disappeared in California
The National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count promotes conservation efforts while tracking bird populations, highlighting the plight of the burrowing owl in California.
Endangered pygmy hippopotamus born at a Virginia zoo and you can help name her
A pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at Metro Richmond Zoo, highlighting the zoo's ongoing efforts in endangered species conservation.
Fota Wildlife Park celebrates Christmas with arrival of new tiger
Dao the young Sumatran tiger has arrived at Fota Wildlife Park to participate in global conservation efforts and breeding programs for critically endangered tigers.
Monarch butterflies proposed for threatened species status
The Western monarch butterfly is proposed for endangered species listing due to a 95% decline in population since the 1980s. Its extinction likelihood exceeds 99% by 2080.
Opinion | What Nantucket Owes the Whale
The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered, with only about 370 remaining and could face functional extinction within two decades.
Here's where burrowing owls have disappeared in California
The Christmas Bird Count promotes conservation and emphasizes the plight of the burrowing owl, a candidate for endangered species listing in California.
Here's where burrowing owls have disappeared in California
The National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count promotes conservation efforts while tracking bird populations, highlighting the plight of the burrowing owl in California.
Endangered pygmy hippopotamus born at a Virginia zoo and you can help name her
A pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at Metro Richmond Zoo, highlighting the zoo's ongoing efforts in endangered species conservation.
Fota Wildlife Park celebrates Christmas with arrival of new tiger
Dao the young Sumatran tiger has arrived at Fota Wildlife Park to participate in global conservation efforts and breeding programs for critically endangered tigers.
How Trump's plans for tariffs and deregulation could hurt the U.S. seafood industry
Trump's administration is expected to positively impact the seafood industry, but fears of tariffs and deregulation present significant challenges.
Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Trump's administration will likely create significant changes in the seafood industry, balancing support for fishermen with challenges from trade policies.
How Trump's plans for tariffs and deregulation could hurt the U.S. seafood industry
Trump's administration is expected to positively impact the seafood industry, but fears of tariffs and deregulation present significant challenges.
Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Trump's administration will likely create significant changes in the seafood industry, balancing support for fishermen with challenges from trade policies.
Exclusive | Ron Lauder sells Hamptons estate for $56M - but not to another billionaire
The town of East Hampton purchased Ron Lauder's Wainscott estate for $56 million to preserve it as open space, marking a significant conservation effort.
Niche hunting dog sport divided Doug Ford's caucus as expansion plan killed, then resurrected | CBC News
The debate around expanding dog hunting sports in Ontario highlights significant divisions within the provincial government and encompasses broader ethical concerns about animal welfare.
'Fortress conservation' is problematic for Indigenous people. Use these principles instead
Conservation must integrate human rights and Indigenous stewardship to effectively tackle the biodiversity crisis threatening over one million species.
Gorge-ous: the world's grandest canyons in pictures
Oregon seeks national monument status for the Owyhee Canyonlands, emphasizing its natural beauty and conservation needs.
Fight on to save ultra-rare California species found only in 6 places
The San Joaquin tiger beetle needs enhanced protections under the Endangered Species Act due to drastic population decline and habitat destruction.