Millions of people on Sumatra remain displaced by November’s cyclone, showing the dangers of the climate crisis and indiscriminate logging and habitat destruction.

From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.

In a world where conservation news often appears grim, let’s celebrate the animals who made a difference.

We asked conservation researchers around the world to send us their favorite papers of 2025. They address the planet’s most pressing problems — and important solutions.

Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act and park staffing cuts are putting the endangered coastal bird in danger.

Forests, soil, plastic waste, war debris, and a darker ocean also appear on the annual ‘horizon scan’ addressing conservation priorities for the years ahead.

Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian invasion.

Tiny pygmy hogs almost went extinct a few decades ago, but a dedicated conservation team is helping give them a second chance.

Overfishing and other threats have depleted populations of this iconic species. A new proposal to restrict international trade under CITES could offer them a lifeline.

Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.