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 ...

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

When catastrophe becomes celebrity, we stop witnessing and start scrolling, turning suffering into spectacle. But we can ...

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

The global annual production of plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050. Many items produced are single-use, and less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled.

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

Birding is having a moment. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are more than 90 million birders in this country, making birding one of the most popular recreational activities, ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: In November 2025 a United Nations report said the world was “off target” on its climate goals. This letter from the not-so-distant future explores the consequences. I study ghosts. Not ...