The Ghosts of Conservation Past
A look back at the United States’ outsize influence on global conservation reveals why the latest funding cuts should come as no surprise.
Jude Isabella's Latest Articles
Aardvark Burrows Could be Ground Zero for the Next Pandemic
Animals of all kinds mix and mingle in underground burrows, offering troubling opportunities for diseases to jump species.
Plight of the Bumblebees
A journey into the wild and not-so-wild world of bumblebees and the unintended consequences of domestication.
The Heaven and Earth Bird
The green-crowned brilliant is one of over 360 species of hummingbirds, feathered flying jewels that have fascinated people the world over.
The Bird Who Needs Less
Little bustards thrive when farmers scale back.
The Birds Who Farm the Forest Floor
New research shows that superb lyrebirds dig in the dirt to create habitat for other species—and to sate their own appetites.
The Birds and the Bees
Crested honey buzzards have unique adaptations for eating their favorite foods: young bees and wasps.
Where the Rivers Run Pink
Non-native pink salmon have swarmed Norway’s rivers, prompting a relentless—and potentially fruitless—fight to beat back the invaders.