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Climate Change

Will Arizona’s Saguaros Survive Climate Change and Drought?

The Sonoran Desert’s iconic species faces an uncertain future because of climate change and drought.

January 28, 2019

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Stephanie Morse

The Sonoran Desert’s iconic species faces an uncertain future because of climate change and drought.

Extinction Countdown

The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

January 7, 2019

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John R. Platt

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

Voices

The Case for Introducing Rhinos to…Australia?

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

July 27, 2018

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William Laurance

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

Extinction Countdown

Bat-Killing Fungus Spreads to Two New Species and Two New States

The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome continues its deadly spread west — but a meeting of bat researchers reveals cause for hope.

June 19, 2018

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John R. Platt

The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome continues its deadly spread west — but a meeting of bat researchers reveals cause for hope.

Editorials

The Revelator’s Top 10 Articles of 2017

Stories about Bears Ears, sharks, vaquitas, an extinct bat and the Endangered Species Act resonated with our readers this year.

December 27, 2017

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John R. Platt

Stories about Bears Ears, sharks, vaquitas, an extinct bat and the Endangered Species Act resonated with our readers this year.

Voices

Life through a Filtered Lens

We look at nature through our all-too human lens, but how does that reflect back on us?

December 10, 2017

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Doug Stienstra

We look at nature through our all-too human lens, but how does that reflect back on us?

Extinction Countdown

The 301 Mammal Species Most Threatened by Overhunting

The bushmeat trade and traditional medicine could push tigers, chimpanzees, pangolins and hundreds of other species toward extinction

October 30, 2017

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John R. Platt

The bushmeat trade and traditional medicine could push tigers, chimpanzees, pangolins and hundreds of other species toward extinction

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Extinction Countdown

Looking Beyond the Charismatic Megafauna

Wolves and polar bears are great, but so are bats, fish, plants and invertebrates (among others worthy of our attention).

October 25, 2017

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John R. Platt

Wolves and polar bears are great, but so are bats, fish, plants and invertebrates (among others worthy of our attention).

Extinction Countdown

Christmas Island Bat, Last Seen in 2009, Confirmed Extinct

Extensive searches for this tiny microbat have failed to locate any survivors. The exact cause of its extinction remains unknown.

September 16, 2017

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John R. Platt

Extensive searches for this tiny microbat have failed to locate any survivors. The exact cause of its extinction remains unknown.