Love the Habitat You’re With
Locals in Tucson, Arizona are applying “reconciliation ecology” techniques to rehabilitate the region’s degraded landscapes and waterways.
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The Wild Elephant in the Room
Conservationists seeking to restore elephant populations in a Malawian national park inadvertently upended human lives, revealing the risks of large-mammal translocations.
The Beauty—and the Beasts—of Coexistence
In the mountains of Italy, local people are adapting to life with a growing number of brown bears, wolves, and other fairy tale predators.
Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.
Shadow Fish
The modern race to save an ancient and vanishing species.
To Catch a Killer Shark
Using DNA analysis, scientists linked the same shark to two bites on people. Now, they want to use the work to save other sharks' lives.
All the Life We Cannot See
As scientists continue their search for undescribed species, they’re revealing how little we know about life on our planet.
Ibis on the Move
As tropical birds flee their overheating homes, biologists worry for the imperiled species they might displace.
Banking on Pollen
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.
Triaging the Global Wildlife Trade
Can we take a more systematic approach to protecting endangered species from international trade?
The Wild Elephant in the Room
Conservationists seeking to restore elephant populations in a Malawian national park inadvertently upended human lives, revealing the risks of large-mammal translocations.
The Beauty—and the Beasts—of Coexistence
In the mountains of Italy, local people are adapting to life with a growing number of brown bears, wolves, and other fairy tale predators.
Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.
Shadow Fish
The modern race to save an ancient and vanishing species.
To Catch a Killer Shark
Using DNA analysis, scientists linked the same shark to two bites on people. Now, they want to use the work to save other sharks' lives.
All the Life We Cannot See
As scientists continue their search for undescribed species, they’re revealing how little we know about life on our planet.
Ibis on the Move
As tropical birds flee their overheating homes, biologists worry for the imperiled species they might displace.
Banking on Pollen
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.
Triaging the Global Wildlife Trade
Can we take a more systematic approach to protecting endangered species from international trade?