Conservation

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.

Miami is on the front lines of the U.S. climate crisis. Journalist Mario Alejandro Ariza’s new book takes a critical look at the larger lessons for all of our hometowns.

The discovery of a lost plant species highlights the need to protect other endangered species in one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States.

Here’s why the action is so harmful, how it’s possibly illegal, and why it won’t help struggling fishing communities.

The strategy represents hope for people and wildlife, and can be a model for governments, but it still lacks critical funding to carry out its goals.

The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.

States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.

The New England medicinal leech could be a poster child for invertebrate and parasite conservation, according to researchers. We just need to find it first.

The world’s smallest bears face oversized pressure from poaching, traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade. The COVID-19 pandemic could make things even worse.