Conservation

Research in Costa Rica illustrates the value of monkey social behavior — and of stolen bananas.

This month brings books about killer fires, strange birds and wicked bugs.

Why are government contractors clearing trees on a private Texas butterfly sanctuary?

Conservation fences protect nearby forests, but do they leave some people unexpectedly vulnerable?

Critics say the blood-soaked quest for ratings presents an image far from reality.

Two years after the infamous shooting of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, one of his sons has also been shot and killed. Xanda, a six-year-old father with his own cubs, wandered outside of protected Hwange National Park earlier this month and was legally shot by a trophy hunter. Like Cecil before him, Xanda carried a radio collar as part of a long-term scientific research effort. Conservationists now fear that Xanda’s seven cubs could die as other males vie to take over for the late pride leader. 

In her new book, journalist Stephanie Hanes challenges conservationists to look beyond their own personal narratives.

Fewer than 30 of these rare porpoises remain. Can their extinction be prevented?

Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?

Check out Al Gore’s “Sequel” plus books about birds, disasters and pollution.