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Editorials

Conservation Communication: Time to Rethink the Word ‘Poacher’?

Killing an endangered species is a heinous crime, but the language around the act requires a refocus away from colonialization.
September 30, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Killing an endangered species is a heinous crime, but the language around the act requires a refocus away from colonialization.
A forest elephant sprays water over its back
Voices

A New Way to Count African Forest Elephants: DNA From Dung

An important new survey — the first nationwide test of new technology — also reveals critical conservation priorities.
July 29, 2022
by
Alice Laguardia and Gaspard Abitsi
An important new survey — the first nationwide test of new technology — also reveals critical conservation priorities.
dead bee surrounded by crime scene tape
Editorials

Let’s Put More Effort Into Investigating and Prosecuting Environmental Crimes

Uncovering environmental harms and crimes, and holding those responsible accountable, has never received enough priority. We need to correct that problem.
May 9, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Uncovering environmental harms and crimes, and holding those responsible accountable, has never received enough priority. We need to correct that problem.
Chateau Wood
Wildlife

10 Ways War Harms Wildlife

Bombs and bullets are just the beginning.
March 11, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Bombs and bullets are just the beginning.
greater hog badger
Voices

Species Spotlight: The Greater Hog Badger, Cornered by a Hunting-Driven Extinction Crisis

This fearless carnivore lives a secretive life and digs fantastic tunnels — but that can’t protect it from poachers and snares.
October 15, 2021
by
Muntasir Akash
This fearless carnivore lives a secretive life and digs fantastic tunnels — but that can’t protect it from poachers and snares.
sawfish on floor of tank
Culture

Vanishing: Sawfishes Are Weird and Wonderful — But Important, Too

A conservation scientist would miss these delightfully bizarre fish if they went extinct, but there’s more to saving them than their looks.
October 8, 2021
by
Helen Yan
A conservation scientist would miss these delightfully bizarre fish if they went extinct, but there’s more to saving them than their looks.
Baird's tapir
Voices

Species Spotlight: Baird’s Tapir, Our Allies Against Climate Change

This endangered mammal, known as the “gardener of the forest,” is related to rhinos and horses but has an elephant-like nose.
August 27, 2021
by
Christopher Jordan
This endangered mammal, known as the “gardener of the forest,” is related to rhinos and horses but has an elephant-like nose.
Monkey in cage
Wildlife

Life After Wildlife Trafficking: What Happens to Rescued Animals?

A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.
June 9, 2021
by
Danielle Beurteaux
A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.
Oceans & Clean Water

How Did the Pandemic Affect Ocean Conservation?

Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
April 12, 2021
by
David Shiffman
Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
rescued tiger cub
Extinction Countdown

Wildlife Trafficking: 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.
March 9, 2021
by
John R. Platt
These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

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