Hope comes from the stubborn work of refusing to abandon what’s wild. Here’s how to keep moving forward.

From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.

In a world where conservation news often appears grim, let’s celebrate the animals who made a difference.

These expert opinions address opportunities to make a difference — and point out a few of our failures.

We asked conservation researchers around the world to send us their favorite papers of 2025. They address the planet’s most pressing problems — and important solutions.

Before ending the year, we wanted to highlight this eclectic assortment of reading gems we couldn’t fit into our earlier book reviews.

Forests, soil, plastic waste, war debris, and a darker ocean also appear on the annual ‘horizon scan’ addressing conservation priorities for the years ahead.

Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian invasion.

What will the loss of coral reefs cost the planet — and humanity?

As the island faces continuous urbanization, this rare shrub has gone unnoticed and ignored for decades, shrinking into near-forgotten obscurity.