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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.

Voices

Species Spotlight: The Asian Small-Clawed Otter — A Victim of the Pet Trade

This vulnerable, fish-eating small carnivore still lives in stream-fed forests of northeastern Bangladesh and other countries. But it faces increasing threats.

April 7, 2021

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Muntasir Akash

This vulnerable, fish-eating small carnivore still lives in stream-fed forests of northeastern Bangladesh and other countries. But it faces increasing threats.

Wildlife

Our Last, Best Chance to Save Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic salmon are perilously close to extinction in the United States. Taking down a few dams could go a long way to aiding their recovery, experts say.

April 5, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Atlantic salmon are perilously close to extinction in the United States. Taking down a few dams could go a long way to aiding their recovery, experts say.

Wildlife

Help for Asian Horseshoe Crabs Could Start With a Substitute for Their Blood

Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.

April 2, 2021

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Madeline Bodin

Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.

Voices

Songs Whales Sing: The Peculiar History of Commercial Whaling

The story of commercial whaling and the iconoclasts who opposed it offers hope for whales facing today’s new threats — and the future of our planet.

March 22, 2021

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Bill Janus

The story of commercial whaling and the iconoclasts who opposed it offers hope for whales facing today’s new threats — and the future of our planet.