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We Need to Talk About Spider Conservation

Despite their enormous ecological values, new research reveals we don’t understand how most arachnid species are faring right now — or do much to protect them.

May 10, 2021

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John R. Platt

Despite their enormous ecological values, new research reveals we don’t understand how most arachnid species are faring right now — or do much to protect them.

Voices

Species Spotlight: Velvet Scoter — the Disappearing Diving Duck

A nearly extinct population of this wide-ranging species represents a unique element of biodiversity in the Caucasus.

May 7, 2021

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Nika Paposhvili

A nearly extinct population of this wide-ranging species represents a unique element of biodiversity in the Caucasus.

Public Lands & Protected Spaces

Páramos at Risk: The Interconnected Threats to a Biodiversity Hotspot

The pressures of climate change and human land use could lead to the disappearance of unique biodiversity and vital ecological services.

May 3, 2021

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Daniel Henryk Rasolt

The pressures of climate change and human land use could lead to the disappearance of unique biodiversity and vital ecological services.

Wildlife

Whales Face New and Emerging Threats

We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.

April 28, 2021

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John R. Platt

We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.

Book Excerpts

How One of Australia’s Rarest Trees Was Saved From Wildfires

A new book reveals the harrowing attempts made to save imperiled plants and wildlife from Australia’s massive wildfires last year, including a daring scheme to protect ancient Wollemi pines.

April 26, 2021

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John Pickrell

A new book reveals the harrowing attempts made to save imperiled plants and wildlife from Australia’s massive wildfires last year, including a daring scheme to protect ancient Wollemi pines.

Voices

Species Spotlight: The El Rincon Stream Frog Is in Hot Water

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.

April 21, 2021

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Federico Kacoliris

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.

Public Lands & Protected Spaces

30×30: How Important Are Private Lands in Meeting Conservation Goals?

Experts say expanding public lands won’t be enough to achieve science-based calls for more protected areas.

April 19, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Experts say expanding public lands won’t be enough to achieve science-based calls for more protected areas.

Voices

Hey Conservationists! Got Hope?

Hope is often touted as an important ingredient in conservation success. Our research found that it’s vital — but only if it’s combined with another key element.

April 16, 2021

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Andrew Park

Hope is often touted as an important ingredient in conservation success. Our research found that it’s vital — but only if it’s combined with another key element.

Oceans & Clean Water

How Did the Pandemic Affect Ocean Conservation?

Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.

April 12, 2021

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Dr. David Shiffman

Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.

Op-Eds

Southern Africa’s Ivory Delusion

The values of Zimbabwe’s and Namibia’s ivory stockpiles have been grossly overstated, and their proposed sale would lead to another poaching epidemic.

April 9, 2021

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Charan Saunders

The values of Zimbabwe’s and Namibia’s ivory stockpiles have been grossly overstated, and their proposed sale would lead to another poaching epidemic.