Save This Species: Owston’s Civet
One of the world’s rarest civets is threatened by the world’s most expensive coffee.
One of the world’s rarest civets is threatened by the world’s most expensive coffee.
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The Politicians Who Cried Wolf
Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.
Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.
Something for Everyone: Wildlife Trade in Paradise
Our ongoing study in Bali reveals a surprising level of trade in protected species — and offers a strategy for ending it.
Our ongoing study in Bali reveals a surprising level of trade in protected species — and offers a strategy for ending it.
Jaws at 50: Was the Terrifying Movie Really to Blame for Worldwide Shark Declines?
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history. Can we trace that decline to their villainous portrayal in this influential movie?
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history. Can we trace that decline to their villainous portrayal in this influential movie?
Rangers in the Red
In the wake of Donald Trump’s executive order halting foreign aid, severely imperiled species — and the people protecting them — hang in the balance.
In the wake of Donald Trump’s executive order halting foreign aid, severely imperiled species — and the people protecting them — hang in the balance.
From the Archives: An Okapi Tragedy, a New Beginning
In 2012 a militia murdered two rangers, other officials, and 14 animals at the Okapi Conservation Center. This year brought an important update.
In 2012 a militia murdered two rangers, other officials, and 14 animals at the Okapi Conservation Center. This year brought an important update.
Armenia: A Small Nation With a Huge Biodiversity Story
The country offers six important lessons ahead of hosting next year’s United Nations Biological Diversity Convention.
The country offers six important lessons ahead of hosting next year’s United Nations Biological Diversity Convention.
Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation
As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.
As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.
Palm Oil Continues to Plague Borneo’s Orangutans, Elephants, and Other Icons
Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.
Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.
Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.