They Will Build It
In western Washington, the Tulalip Tribes bet big on beavers.
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Sounds of Survival
A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Fulfilling a Promise
Creating protected areas is a critical first step, but reaping their benefit requires more than lines on maps.
Basking on the Brink
An "unholy" river in India may be the last, best hope for one of the world's largest and most imperiled crocodilians.
The Big Picture 2018
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
High Drama
Sometimes the best way out of a sticky situation is up, up and away.
Scuba Flies
In California’s Mono Lake—whose alkaline waters are deadly to most insects—these diving flies don’t just survive; they thrive.
The Pond of Youth
A simple lifeform, prevalent in freshwater pools the world over, could reveal the secret to ever-lasting life.
Betting on Conservation
As extinction rates climb, we have a responsibility—to our own species and to others—to work toward reversing the trend.
In Search of the Lost
On a quest to find a missing primate, a team of scientists discovers that sometimes maps tell only the smallest part of the story.
Sounds of Survival
A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Fulfilling a Promise
Creating protected areas is a critical first step, but reaping their benefit requires more than lines on maps.
Basking on the Brink
An "unholy" river in India may be the last, best hope for one of the world's largest and most imperiled crocodilians.
The Big Picture 2018
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
High Drama
Sometimes the best way out of a sticky situation is up, up and away.
Scuba Flies
In California’s Mono Lake—whose alkaline waters are deadly to most insects—these diving flies don’t just survive; they thrive.
The Pond of Youth
A simple lifeform, prevalent in freshwater pools the world over, could reveal the secret to ever-lasting life.
Betting on Conservation
As extinction rates climb, we have a responsibility—to our own species and to others—to work toward reversing the trend.
In Search of the Lost
On a quest to find a missing primate, a team of scientists discovers that sometimes maps tell only the smallest part of the story.