Traumatized, orphaned gibbon babies are stuffed into luggage and smuggled by air from southeast Asia to India.

These amazing, camouflaged reptiles have adapted to life in unique microhabitats, but that’s also made them more vulnerable to disruption.

“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.

The science on wildlife PTSD is a rapidly growing field: How do we detect and treat post-trauma in our wild friends? And how can we prevent it?

Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.

A new book by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw explains the motives of environmental criminals and the defenders who expose their EcoCrimes.

The beautiful marine mollusks have international protections, but sale of their shells continues by the tens of thousands.

From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.

Our reporters showcased the power and importance of journalism covering wildlife, climate change, and environmental justice.

We asked conservation researchers around the world to send us their favorite papers of 2025. They address the planet’s most pressing problems — and important solutions.