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Tucked away on a Bahamian island, the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve harbors a lush, subtropical forest teeming with captivating wildlife - from massive black witch moths to intricate orchard spider webs.
Machhapuchhare, or "Fishtail Mountain," is a prominent peak in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in Nepal. At 6,997 meters (22,956 feet), it is far from the tallest mountain in the region, but it stands out for a unique reason - it has never been ...
Gaze upon the untamed wilderness of Central Idaho, where the night sky shines with unparalleled brilliance. At the Dark Sky Reserve, a community-driven effort safeguards this natural wonder for all to behold.
Rare Bats at Risk in Guinea's Nimba Mountains In 2018, researchers from Bat Conservation International, Cameroon's University of Maroua, and the American Museum of Natural History explored abandoned mining tunnels in Guinea's Nimba Mountains. The...
In the late 20th century, forest conservation in the eastern United States was rarely a matter of sweeping victories or clean resolutions. It was a practice shaped by hearings that dragged on, injunctions that arrived too late, and landscapes divided...
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Rare Jaguar Sighting in Arizona In late November, trail cameras in southeastern Arizona captured images of a male jaguar, the fifth jaguar documented in the state since 2011. Footage of the big cat, nicknamed Cinco, was shared by the University o...
Constrained by limited land and resources, small island nations face complex conservation decisions that balance development and environmental protection.
Mushroom caskets are revolutionizing eco-friendly burials, with the first such interment in rural Maine. These biodegradable caskets, made from mycelium, decompose within 45 days, enriching the soil they return to.
Spanning five of the six ecological biomes, Arizona's wild diversity showcases tundra, forests, deserts, and the iconic Grand Canyon - a natural wonder beyond compare.
Earlier this year, United States Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas, responded to a human trafficking case and discovered two baby spider monkeys inside a pet carrier. The driver fled the scene, but the male and female monkeys, estimated to be two...
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Towering over 300 feet, the ancient coast redwoods of California's Van Eck Forest store more carbon than any other forest, but logging has decimated these natural giants.
The world still holds its secrets. Hidden under wet rocks, in the ocean's twilight crevices, and in the minutiae of the genetic code are creatures unknown and unnamed by the human species. Every year, scientists find hundreds of new animals, insects,...
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From 'Extinct' to Growing, a Rare Snail Returns to the Wild in Australia Researchers in Australia have made a remarkable discovery - they have not only found a wild population of the presumed-extinct Campbell's keeled glass-snail on Norfolk Islan...
Uncover the ancient secrets etched into the volcanic rock of Hawaii's Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve, home to one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs on the Big Island.
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Fifteen years ago, a celebrated Australian ecologist posed a captivating question to the scientific community: What would alien visitors first ask about Earth? The answer may surprise you.
Animal protection was long dismissed as a trivial cause, until one woman refused to treat it as a side issue. Her bold actions would forever transform the public debate.
Watching the aurora borealis (in the Northern Hemisphere) or aurora australis (in the Southern Hemisphere) is unforgettable. Photographing them is on a whole other level. Capturing these ribbons of light as they move and twist across the night sky tr...
Beneath the verdant canopy, a sobering truth emerges: many forest restoration efforts fall short. UNESCO-awarded scientist Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza reveals the challenges in a recent post.
Venomous spikes and exotic creatures: Cypriot fishermen battle the lionfish invasion in the Mediterranean, a growing threat to local ecosystems.
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The Thames River's tidal estuary through London has seen dramatic water level swings, historically causing catastrophic floods in the UK's capital since the Norman Conquest.
Rare Flat-Headed Cat Rediscovered in Thailand Camera traps in Thailand have captured images of the elusive flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps), a tiny wild feline that has not been detected in the country since 1995. This significant disco...
Savvy tea drinkers know used bags can enrich gardens and compost, reducing waste. These sustainable practices promote a healthier environment.
Teeming with undiscovered life, Earth's biodiversity astounds as scientists uncover new species at a record pace, hinting at countless more mysteries waiting to be unveiled.
Thousands of photographers from 109 countries competed for the prestigious 2025 reFocus Awards, culminating in the selection of the year's most captivating visual storytellers.
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Reptiles once languished in public perception - feared, misunderstood, and rarely appreciated for their unique beauty. But a new era dawns as specialists and artists celebrate their captivating diversity.
Backsliding on the environment in 2025 - political leaders in the U.S. and beyond doubled down on fossil fuels, slashing protections for lands, waters, and wildlife.
Rhett Ayers Butler, founder of Mongabay, shares insights from his life in the shadow of the Dauphiné Alps, where limestone cliffs and horned ibex inspire a vision for rewilding France's battered landscape.
The past year saw a tidal wave of progress in ocean policy, with landmark multilateral wins, record-breaking conservation funding, and a growing push to safeguard 30% of the world's seas by 2030.
Uncharted realms of life emerge as scientists race to catalog Earth's boundless biodiversity, a new study reveals. Centuries after Linnaeus' pioneering taxonomy, the quest to name every living organism endures.
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Giving a 140-Pound Stingray a Check-Up Getting an annual check-up can feel daunting for anyone. For a 140-pound leopard whiptail ray (Himantura leoparda) living at the New England Aquarium in Boston, it's a whole other animal. At the weight of ...
Unsung heroes of conservation have gone beyond passion, restoring ecosystems and inspiring communities to coexist with nature across India's diverse landscapes.
A stunning new carnivorous plant, found clinging to remote limestone cliffs in the Philippines, may already face extinction due to its tiny, isolated range.
A new study using satellite nightlight data reveals that more than half of the world's coastal settlements have retreated inland over the past 30 years in response to intensifying climate hazards. The study, co-authored by researchers from the Unive...
The evidence was clearer than ever, but public attention dwindled as governments softened environmental commitments and corporations obscured their obligations.
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Gregg Treinish's passion for the outdoors blossomed unexpectedly, leading him to found Adventure Scientists - a nonprofit harnessing adventurers to gather critical data for conservation and research.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary's timeless rhythm captivates in Baiju Patil's photograph, where a snakebird emerges from the water, fish in beak, as a heron stands poised, a fleeting moment distilled from years of preparation.
A vibrant orange frog, just over a centimeter long, has been discovered in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, captivating researchers with its miniature size - smaller than an average fingernail.
Across Africa, conservation is a labor question. The work is done by people who walk long hours, sleep badly, and work in dangerous circumstances, often with meager pay.
Beneath the ocean's surface, a hidden world teeters on the edge of irreversible change as deep-sea mining trials uncover localized biodiversity loss in one of Earth's last frontiers.