Poaching

All-female ranger teams are an innovative and potentially more effective way to defend wildlife, says the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.

Books coming out this month examine wildlife crime, polluted cities, the diversity of bees and how democracy can stand up to climate change.

Covering issues related to poaching, wildlife trafficking and extinction requires an unflinching look at what we’re losing and why.

They’re tasked with protecting the world’s most endangered species, but at least 100 rangers die each year, mostly after conflicts with poachers.

As the wild population of red wolves falls to just 40 animals, captive breeding may be their last chance for survival.

Thanks to protective efforts in Russia, these critically endangered big cats have renewed hope of avoiding extinction.

The key to saving elephants and other species may lie in the DNA contained in their droppings, says conservation biologist Samuel Wasser.

The most famous rhino in the world has died, leaving behind two aging females and a hole in our world.

Global Witness calls the murders part of “the ruthless scramble for natural wealth.”

Video: Poachers slaughtered 1,028 South African rhinos for their horns in 2017.