Endangered Species

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.

Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.

The cliff-growing Brighamia insignis was pronounced extinct in the wild in 2020, but it persists thanks to the hard work of botanical gardens and other collections.

A new study looked at a group of forest lands that hold big conservation potential but aren’t adequately protected.

From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.

2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.

Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

Conservationists, activists, scientists and other experts offered their insight into the year’s most pressing issues.

While in lockdown, artist Mesa Schumacher took her fans around the world by drawing a new species every day.