No One Knows How to Handle Nurdle Spills
A year after a shipwreck flooded India’s beaches with tiny plastic pieces, scientists fear the environmental damage has just begun.
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Coming of Age
Young gray langurs share a close bond with the females of their troop—but lingering together for too long can be deadly.
Cats vs. Dogs
High in the Himalayas, a photographer searches for an elusive wildcat—and finds it in an unlikely hideout.
Seeing the River for the Fish
Scientists and local communities are working to save an iconic but little-known species of fish in India—but first, they have to find it.
To Rewild a Rhino
In northeastern India, taking care of a vulnerable species also means looking after the humans who live alongside it.
From Reviled to Adored
How one community—and one woman in particular—have found a way to protect the rarest stork in the world simply by learning to appreciate the species and embracing it as one of their own.
Chennai Ran Out of Water — But That’s Only Half the Story
To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
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.
Bird’s-eye View
What began as the seasonal arrival of just a few dozen cranes has become one of India’s most renowned wildlife spectacles.
Hiding in Plain Sight
In one of the world’s harshest environments, and pressured by human encroachment, blending in is the snow leopard’s best option.
Coming of Age
Young gray langurs share a close bond with the females of their troop—but lingering together for too long can be deadly.
Cats vs. Dogs
High in the Himalayas, a photographer searches for an elusive wildcat—and finds it in an unlikely hideout.
Seeing the River for the Fish
Scientists and local communities are working to save an iconic but little-known species of fish in India—but first, they have to find it.
To Rewild a Rhino
In northeastern India, taking care of a vulnerable species also means looking after the humans who live alongside it.
From Reviled to Adored
How one community—and one woman in particular—have found a way to protect the rarest stork in the world simply by learning to appreciate the species and embracing it as one of their own.
Chennai Ran Out of Water — But That’s Only Half the Story
To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
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.
Bird’s-eye View
What began as the seasonal arrival of just a few dozen cranes has become one of India’s most renowned wildlife spectacles.
Hiding in Plain Sight
In one of the world’s harshest environments, and pressured by human encroachment, blending in is the snow leopard’s best option.