Conservation

The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers.

“Recalcitrant” seeds hold the secret to saving a critically endangered Indian tree — thanks to a bit of human help.

Feeding wild birds in our backyards can have big ecological implications. But there are some best practices, researchers are learning.

To reseed or not to reseed? Replanting burned landscapes is a natural response, but doing it wrong comes with costs for species and even the climate.

“I hope to inspire viewers to see these species with new eyes — or to see them at all,” says artist Zoe Keller.

New books out this month dig into some of humanity’s ecological ills — and unearth a classic satire that should still inspire.

A debate over the future of trophy hunting points out that many effective alternatives to funding and supporting conservation have started to emerge.

Conservation lacks a common definition of species recovery. A new tool called the "Green List of Species" could change that by focusing more on ecological function than population size.

Celebrating success is great, but a new study finds patterns we can learn from — including the fact that we ignore failure at our own peril.

Endangered species face ever-increasing threats around the world, but conservationists are stepping up to the challenge with innovative ideas to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis.