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JAKARTA — When old mattresses and broken chairs are dumped by the roadside in his neighborhood, Erwinsyah faces a choice: leave them there and risk accidents, or set them on fire. The head of a neighborhood unit, or RT, in the city of Bogor, south of Jakarta, Erwinsyah says residents often discard b...
Paying people to protect land - does it work? Ecologist Giacomo Delgado set out to find the answer, using a novel approach: listening for biodiversity gains.
MOMBASA COUNTY, Kenya — Five minutes’ walk up the hilly road from the mangroves lining the tidal flats of Jomvu Creek, the sharp scent of sea water fills the air. A dozen women fill a small hall with laughter and conversation. In the coastal villages of Mombasa county, these gatherings of women to m...
Fur's "soft gold" luster has faded as animal welfare advocates drive a dramatic decline in fur production over the past decade, new data reveals.
The Bureau of Land Management's first-ever oil and gas lease auction in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has sparked a legal battle, as three Gwich'in governments fight to stop the impending development.
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Cheddar reservoir in Somerset has sprung back to life after heavy rains, now teeming with thousands of coots, gulls, ducks, and dozens of majestic great crested grebes in their vibrant breeding plumage.
Vibrant green and golden bell frogs, once bred in captivity, are poised to make a triumphant return to the wild. Immunized in groups of 15, these resilient amphibians will soon reclaim their natural habitats.
Interpol's 2025 global operation seized 30,000 live animals, confiscated illegal wildlife products, and identified 1,100 suspected traffickers - exposing the staggering scale of this $23 billion criminal industry.
Sixty years of development wisdom, locked away. But one woman's daring act rescued a trove of critical lessons before it vanished forever.
Neighbors Mauren and Marta, once stay-at-home moms, now lead a Costa Rican cooperative transforming fish skins into chic, eco-friendly fashion.
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A tiny snail, presumed extinct for decades, was discovered in a humble alleyway - sparking a remarkable conservation effort to save the species from oblivion.
Ostriches, the world's largest living birds, have made a triumphant return to the Saudi desert after a century-long absence, marking a significant milestone in rewilding efforts.
Birdwatchers flock to a quiet Montréal street, binoculars in hand, to catch a glimpse of a rare European robin that has taken up residence between industrial warehouses and railway lines.
Bison, the majestic icons of the Great Plains, were nearly wiped out in the 1800s. Now, a study reveals climate change may have driven ancient hunters to abandon their prized hunting grounds.
Dogs and cats may be unwittingly aiding the spread of an invasive flatworm, according to a startling new study. This discovery could have significant ecological implications.
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A crisp winter morn in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, where a steady stream of cars stops at the Dospita bakery, its owner Mihai Miculescu bustling to meet demand for his family's secret cornbread recipe.
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Sharks off the menu: Rio de Janeiro bans shark meat in 95% of state schools, citing environmental and health risks uncovered by a 2025 Mongabay investigation.
Dolly, a 7-year-old black Labrador, is a lifesaver. She's one of 94 dogs and 48 cats that regularly donate blood at the DoveLewis veterinary hospital in Portland, Oregon, saving countless lives.
Driven by a passion for vanishing rainforests, a recent college graduate launched Mongabay in 1999, sharing field notes and making credible information freely accessible.
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Nestled in the shadow of Germany's political epicenter lies a hidden gem - the Parliament of Trees, the life's work of artist Ben Wagin, a witness to the tumult of WWII and its aftermath.
A social media-famous Ecuadorian fisher reveals a disturbing sight in the Galápagos Marine Reserve: a decomposing whale entangled in a fish aggregating device, a tool used by industrial tuna fleets.
Airports aren’t typically known for being the best places to view the night sky. But last spring, the Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming became the first airport in the world to become certified as an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to a community committed to night sky preservation. Here’s how th...
Ladybugs are famously harbingers of good luck, and the trait proved consistent at a university in Japan when researchers found a new species of the iconic insect directly on the campus. Ladybugs, also known as ladybird beetles or lady beetles, consist of the family Coccinellidae within the order of ...
Businesses face a stark choice: safeguard nature or risk their own demise, a landmark report cautions. Failing to restore vital ecosystems imperils companies' very existence.
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Stalking its prey under the cloak of darkness, the elusive black-footed cat of Namibia vanishes into the shadows, its diminutive size and spotted coat blending seamlessly with the nighttime landscape.
Uncovering the icy past: Michigan researchers delve into 120 years of Great Lakes ice cover, revealing climate's shifting impact on this vital waterway.
At the edges of continents, where water thins into mud and birds gather before long journeys, conservation has often been a matter of persistence. It has required people willing to think across borders, seasons, and political cycles. Long before such thinking was fashionable, a small group of scient...
Lisa Miller did not arrive at biodiversity finance through spreadsheets or climate models. Her starting point was animals. Growing up in Australia, she was drawn to wildlife in a way that preceded any broader argument about conservation, and by the age of six she already imagined a future working wi...
Beneath the familiar threats, a graver danger looms - Earth's climate system nears tipping points, and nature degrades at scale, posing an existential threat to air, food, water, health, and stability.
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Captivating moments from the wild, captured by photographers across the globe: the Nuveen People's Choice finalists for Wildlife Photographer of the Year stun with their emotive, impactful images.
The ocean's smallest sea turtles face a cacophony of threats - from fishing gear to plastic pollution. Now, excess noise may be the latest peril for the critically endangered Kemp's ridley.
Wolves and caribou are locked in a delicate balance, where the fate of one species hinges on the very landscape they inhabit. Surprising findings challenge conventional wisdom about wildlife management.
A tiny minnow has sparked a sweeping conservation effort across Iowa, restoring hundreds of ponds to their natural state and curbing the state's nutrient runoff crisis.
Rare butterfly populations soar as hedgerow conservation efforts yield record-breaking egg counts, signaling a hopeful resurgence for these delicate creatures.
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Seeking solace from the frenetic pace of modern life, more travelers are discovering the restorative power of rural retreats that reconnect them with nature. ###
Thought to be lost forever, a tiny Bermudian snail has made a remarkable comeback thanks to the tireless efforts of conservationists who bred and released over 100,000 of these resilient molluscs.
Pliny the Elder, the renowned Roman author, hailed dogs as "man's most faithful companion" - a sentiment that echoes the deep bond between ancient Romans and their beloved canine companions.
Uncharted depths unveiled: A deep-sea voyage uncovered a trove of jellyfish and other captivating marine life, shedding light on the ocean's hidden wonders.
In mid-January, intense flooding across South Africa’s Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces forced Kruger National Park to briefly close to day visitors. Now, South African National Parks (SANParks) says it has reopened some roads and camp infrastructure. “Restoration efforts are ongoing, and visitor sa...