A machine-learning algorithm predicts that more than half of the thousands of species whose conservation status has yet to be assessed are probably in danger of disappearing for good
Sharks need our help, but many widespread conservation messages are not based on scientific evidence
The endangered wild dog has shifted its breeding season by 22 days, resulting in fewer pups living through their first year
The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears
A recent study puts a number to how much our consumption imperils threatened species
Veterinarians and rabbit owners are racing to protect bunnies as a hemorrhagic disease spreads
Citizen scientists have stepped up to reveal just how much fauna is flattened on the world’s roads
With around a third of freshwater fish facing extinction, ichthyologists are racing to discover more—including the 200 species found last year—before they disappear
Turtle eggs feed the dunes in which they are laid and serve as a reminder of how humans conservation efforts reap positive effects
Indris’ dramatic family “songs” show repeatable timing patterns
Poaching brings evolutionary pressure for tusklessness
In her new book Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction, science journalist Michelle Nijhuis looks into the past of the wildlife conservation field, warts and all, to try to chart its future...
A string of hives between posts can fend off the pachyderms better than other deterrents, research shows
A pilot program reveals that deforestation declined when Peruvian Indigenous communities use an early-alert-system app to detect forest loss
Carbon dioxide has done plenty of damage before
