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Possible Monkey Extinction Highlights the Risk to Africa’s Most Endangered Primate Group

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.

July 23, 2019

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John R. Platt

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.

Arts

Picturing Extinction

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

July 22, 2019

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John R. Platt

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

Extinction Countdown

Who Eats Lemurs — and Why?

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

July 19, 2019

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John R. Platt

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

Reviews

This Land: New Book Exposes the Biggest Threats to the Wild West

Journalist Christopher Ketcham explains why we’re running out of time to save the West’s public lands and wildlife.

July 16, 2019

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Tara Lohan

Journalist Christopher Ketcham explains why we’re running out of time to save the West’s public lands and wildlife.

Wildlife

Monarch Mishaps: When Trying to Help Actually Hurts

Releasing captive-bred monarchs doesn’t benefit wild butterflies — in fact, it may make the problem worse.

July 11, 2019

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John R. Platt and Dipika Kadaba

Releasing captive-bred monarchs doesn’t benefit wild butterflies — in fact, it may make the problem worse.

Voices

Squid Management for Peace

A collaborative fisheries-management plan could decrease illegal fishing and help a decades-old impasse between Argentina, the United Kingdom and the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.

July 10, 2019

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Samantha Farquhar

A collaborative fisheries-management plan could decrease illegal fishing and help a decades-old impasse between Argentina, the United Kingdom and the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.

Voices

Critically Endangered Right Whales Are Dying in Record Numbers. High-tech Fishing Gear Could Help Save Them

Time is running out to save North Atlantic right whales, but the use of ropeless fishing gear could be a lifeline.

July 5, 2019

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Michael Moore and Hannah Myers

Time is running out to save North Atlantic right whales, but the use of ropeless fishing gear could be a lifeline.

Voices

Killing as a Government Service

The USDA’s Wildlife Services program slaughters millions of wild animals every year — including endangered species. It doesn’t have to.

June 28, 2019

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Erica Cirino

The USDA’s Wildlife Services program slaughters millions of wild animals every year — including endangered species. It doesn’t have to.

Extinction Countdown

Another Reason to Protect Elephants: Frogs Love Their Feet

Well, more specifically their footprints. New research finds that elephants create foot-shaped habitats for breeding frogs as they travel through the forest in Myanmar.

June 21, 2019

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John R. Platt

Well, more specifically their footprints. New research finds that elephants create foot-shaped habitats for breeding frogs as they travel through the forest in Myanmar.

Wildlife

How Social Media Supports Animal Cruelty and the Illegal Pet Trade

Images of chimpanzees and other species appear cute, but they may actually depict animals in dangerous situations. Here’s how to tell what’s safe to share — and how that helps conservation.

June 20, 2019

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Ashley Edes

Images of chimpanzees and other species appear cute, but they may actually depict animals in dangerous situations. Here’s how to tell what’s safe to share — and how that helps conservation.