These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our ...

Humans are to blame for the decline of these amazing apes — but people are also responsible for saving orphaned orangutans ...

Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian ...

Tiny pygmy hogs almost went extinct a few decades ago, but a dedicated conservation team is helping give them a second chance ...

Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.

She studies the behavior and cognition of orangutans, allowing us to learn more about the fascinating lives of these illusive ...

Billions of missing crabs in the waters off Alaska are a grim harbinger. In October the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced, for the second year in a row, that the Bering Sea snow crab ...

As oyster reefs have declined, other marine species have suffered and coastal storm damage has increased. Innovative programs are starting to help.

The captive predator industry threatens the welfare of thousands of big cats kept for entertainment, hunting, and commercial trade of live animals and their body parts.

Trump vs. Birds: Proposed Budget Eliminates Critical Research Programs Experts say there’s “no substitute” for the Bird Banding Laboratory or the Breeding Bird Survey, which help reveal the health and ...

John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run ...

Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.