Polar bears and climate change: New research in Norway has scientists baffled
Polar bears became the poster child for the peril of climate change for obvious reasons: They hunt seals…
Great Barrier Reef and climate change: See the largest effort to save Australia’s gem
CAIRNS, Australia — “I just got a whiff,” said Peter Harrison, a marine scientist, as he leaned over…
The world’s lemurs are going extinct. This is the only way to save them.
On a cloudless morning in September, sunlight poured through the canopy of a banyan tree near the banks…
Green sea turtles, made famous by Finding Nemo, make a stunning recovery
Scientists who study wildlife are often the bearers of bad news — this species or that is headed…
Most animals on this island nation are found nowhere else on Earth. And now they’re vanishing.
Throughout the Western world, Madagascar is perhaps best known as a hot spot for wildlife, home to lemurs,…
Madagascar’s political and environmental crisis: Could restoring coral reefs help?
BAY OF RANOBE, Madagascar — The coral reef itself was exquisite. Growing about 3 miles offshore in 50…
Jane Goodall dies: Chimpanzee expert and environmental advocate’s final message
Jane Goodall, one of the most influential environmental figures in human history, has died at 91 while doing…
We still haven’t documented 90 percent of animals on Earth
It’s easy to assume, as many people do, that our planet is well explored. In the last few…