Endangered Species

An ambitious initiative aims to protect a 2,000-mile segment of the Continental Divide ecoregion and change how we think of conservation.

The charismatic animals could serve as flagship species for ocean conservation, according to researchers, but only if we understand their extinction risks.

Efforts to broaden local participation for the conservation of this rare cat are currently ongoing across its global range.

The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.

American fisheries feed an intense global demand for shark fins. A new bill could help close several critical gaps in the rules.

The United States has failed to take leadership in the Convention on Biological Diversity. Its most biodiverse state can fill that gap.

This miniature monkey from Brazil faces a losing battle with disease, invasive species and an ever-shrinking habitat.

Years of work in the Pacific Northwest is paying off. It started with preserving the ecosystem so native species would have something to return to.

A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.

As development of large solar projects speeds up, researchers race against the clock to study the ecosystem implications.