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222 Bird Species Worldwide Are Now Critically Endangered

And according to the latest IUCN Red List update, a dismaying 13 percent of species are endangered

Canada Geese Taking a Winter Staycation

The geese are wintering farther and farther north, in urban areas like Chicago—which may help them avoid hunters. Emily Schwing reports.

Squirrel Sex is Complicated

Only 35 Mount Graham squirrels remain in the wild, but five captive squirrels could hold the key to their long-term survival—if we can get them to breed

How to Stop Sex Changes in Turtles on the Great Barrier Reef

Climate change led to more female eggs, so scientists are trying to ensure males are made in the shade

Bees Gone Wild

Feral honeybees pose a danger to native bees and the ecosystems that depend on them

Protected Wildlife Is a Major Casualty In War-Torn Areas of Africa

During war, rates of ivory poaching go up and animal reproduction declines

Climate Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Blue Carbon

Results from a soil survey could bolster efforts to monitor and protect wetlands around the globe

Mass Extinction in Earth’s Oceans Could Begin by 2100

Rhino Poachers Prosecuted Using DNA Database

Genetic information about African rhinos is leading to stiffer convictions

Glow Sticks Help Ecologists Study Amphibians

Ecologists needed a way to more easily keep track of populations of amphibians, and green glow sticks lit the way.

So How Did Coal Really Fare in 2017?

U.S. demand was soft but exports rose significantly, to some unexpected places

Braiding Science Together with Indigenous Knowledge

It’s the best recipe for preserving a healthy planet

Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality in Aid of Conservation

The technology is best known for gaming, marketing and productivity applications, but it's also being used to protect wildlife

This Fish Emits Damaging Decibels

The Gulf corvina produces a chattering chorus that’s one of the loudest underwater animal sounds on the planet. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Plastic Found in Mussels from the Arctic to China

The impact of microplastics on marine life and humans who consume seafood is unclear

Massive Fish Orgy Produces One of the Loudest Noises under the Sea

The Gulf corvina’s record-setting underwater spectacle may soon disappear due to overfishing

A Beautiful Insect That Buries Dead Bodies Is in the Middle of a Conservation Battle

Oil companies want the American burying beetle to be the first recovered insect taken off the U.S. endangered species list. But scientists say comeback claims are wildly exaggerated

Invading Beavers Turn Tundra to Ponds

New beaver ponds in the Arctic may contribute to the destruction of the permafrost that holds that landscape together.  

Sharks Rule the Reef's Underwater Food Chain

When sharks prowl shallow waters, fish quit foraging and hide—sparing seaweed from being grazed in those areas. Jason G. Goldman reports.

Sharks Rule the Reef's Underwater Food Chain

When sharks prowl shallow waters, fish quit foraging and hide—sparing seaweed from being grazed in those areas. Jason G. Goldman reports.