COVID-19

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.

The pandemic has changed how conservation research is conducted today, and the effects could be felt long into the future.

Articles, essays and videos discussing critical issues about zoonotic diseases — and what’s going on behind the scenes while we’re coping with this crisis.

The problem of overcrowded public lands and insufficient urban green space predates the pandemic. Are we finally willing to fund the solutions?

Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.

The Trump administration continues to strip away environmental protections in the face of the pandemic. History shows that the people can fight back — and win.

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.

Bats have come under fire as scientists work to understand the origins of the novel coronavirus, but we have more reasons to be thankful for bats than afraid of them.

Wildlife trade, deforestation, industrial farming and other factors threaten both animals and human health.

Commemorating the 50th Earth Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic offers a chance to look to a sustainable future and embrace the unifying concept of One Health.