Fishing Cat’s Cradle
Under the watchful eye of a local conservation biologist, the world’s only wetland cat eeks out a strange existence in some of Southeast Asia’s most heavily fragmented habitats.
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Return of the Ghost Cat
An elusive predator returns to Europe’s mountains, helping restore nature’s balance. A French photographer stalks the Eurasian lynx.
A Gathering of Giants
A photographer slips into the ocean to swim among hundreds of sperm whales—witnessing a rarely seen social spectacle.
March of the Flamingos
In the harsh, hot soda lakes of East Africa, flamingos thrive, and now scientists are beginning to understand how these birds live where other species die.
Taking Pangolin off the Menu
Without the tireless efforts of local conservation heroes, one of the most heavily trafficked animals on the planet might just go extinct—before you even know it exists.
Gorillas on the Mend
To bring medical support to mountain gorillas, a group of veterinarians brave one of the world's most dangerous national parks.
Great Egrets Take Flight
Once hunted to near-extinction, Europe’s great egrets find refuge along Hungary’s Danube.
Return of the Ghost Cat
An elusive predator returns to Europe’s mountains, helping restore nature’s balance. A French photographer stalks the Eurasian lynx.
A Gathering of Giants
A photographer slips into the ocean to swim among hundreds of sperm whales—witnessing a rarely seen social spectacle.
March of the Flamingos
In the harsh, hot soda lakes of East Africa, flamingos thrive, and now scientists are beginning to understand how these birds live where other species die.
Taking Pangolin off the Menu
Without the tireless efforts of local conservation heroes, one of the most heavily trafficked animals on the planet might just go extinct—before you even know it exists.
Gorillas on the Mend
To bring medical support to mountain gorillas, a group of veterinarians brave one of the world's most dangerous national parks.
Great Egrets Take Flight
Once hunted to near-extinction, Europe’s great egrets find refuge along Hungary’s Danube.