More than half of the world’s turtle species are endangered or threatened, and overhunting of wild species is a major cause.
Botanizing is the practice of observing and appreciating plant life. Two plant scientists explain how it benefits people and the planet.
Rhino rays, which are close relative of sharks, are some of the most fascinating – and most threatened – fishes that you’ve never heard of.
Our experiments with the critically endangered Bail myna showed some birds are bolder than others.
Any law that protects threatened wildlife should be welcomed – but a ban alone will not prevent illegal activity.
Exactly how animal populations are affected by roadkill has remained unclear – until now.
Less than a century ago, Colorado hunted, trapped and poisoned all the wolves within its borders. Today it’s restoring them – a change that reflects a profound shift in human thinking.
A local legend of a mysterious bird with big eyes grew into the discovery of the Príncipe scops owl. A biologist on the team tells the story of finding and cataloging this new species.
Russia has vast natural resources and is involved in many conservation efforts. Its diplomatic isolation as a result of the war in Ukraine is making it harder to protect many wild species and places.
The Bahama warbler favours large pine trees and palms, fieldwork shows.
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