Conservation
Latest Conservation News and Updates
How to Support Biodiversity in Honor of World Environment Day
World Environment Day falls on Friday, June 5, and the theme is biodiversity — here's how to support local biodiversity.
Forests Are Trading in Trees for Younger Models — Here's How that Could Hurt the Planet
Climate change, deforestation, and other disturbances are impacting forest dynamics — and that could be harmful in so many ways.
Bees Adapt to Climate Crisis by Tricking Plants Into Blooming Earlier
Bumblebees are adapting to the climate crisis by biting plants to help them flower sooner.
Humpback Whale Populations Are Flourishing, a Sign of Hope for Other Marine Species
WSA humpback whales have recovered dramatically — and that means other species can as well, Dr. Kirsten Thompson writes for TIME.
COVID-19 Changed the World — And Our Planet
COVID-19 has changed our planet, like everything else in our world.
Here's the Difference Between Specialist and Generalist Species
What is a specialist species? To define wildlife population, there are specialist and generalist species, so here's the difference between the two.
These Specially Trained Dogs Have Saved 45 Rhinos from Poachers
Dogs trained to protect rhinos from poachers have saved 45 rhinos in two years.
Endangered Species Day: How to Support Wildlife From Home, and Where to Donate
Endangered Species Day 2020 is Friday, May 15 — here's how to support endangered animals.
Wildfires Are Blazing in Siberia and Humans Can Help Stop the Spread
Wildfires in Siberia and the Russian Far East have become as much as ten times worse compared to this time last year. Experts say humans are to blame.
Learn About the Three Types of Biodiversity
There are three types of biodiversity — learn what each one is, and all about the differences.
It’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: Here’s How You Can Help a Shelter Animal (If You Can’t Adopt Right Now)
Learn how you can help shelter dogs — without adopting one — this Adopt a Shelter Dog Day.
The Climate Crisis Will Wipe Out Wildlife More Abruptly Than We Think, New Study Finds
A new study predicts that the heating globe will cause various species to go extinct suddenly and sooner than previously thought.
Scuba Divers Volunteer to Plant Coral Reefs Along Great Barrier Reef
Australian scuba diving tour guides are planting coral in the Great Barrier Reef.
Wondering Why Deforestation Is Such a Big Deal? Here Are the Facts
There’s general knowledge out there that cutting down trees just isn’t good. But why is deforestation a problem, and what is the impact? Find out now.
Bees and Wildflowers Might Make a Comeback Amid Coronavirus
Bees and wildflowers are among the living things thriving in lockdown.
PSA: Shutting Off the Faucet While Washing Your Hands Could Save Gallons of Water Daily
You’re probably wasting a lot of water while constantly washing your hands.
Without the Usual Crowds, Sea Turtles Have Started Hatching on Brazil's Empty Beaches
Brazil's crowded beaches usually prevent endangered sea turtles from hatching, but the coronavirus lockdown is allowing them to hatch on empty beaches.
Wales Is Building a $5.9 Million National Forest That Will Run Through the Entire Country
Wales announced a £5 million investment of government money into a nationwide reforestation project.
California Bill Could Shut Down SeaWorld By Banning Dolphin and Whale Captivity
SeaWorld in San Diego could be shut down if the Dolphin Protection Act becomes law.
Jane Goodall Plans to Plant 5 Million Trees (Just This Year!)
The animal activist has dedicated herself to the environment, and is proving her dedication by planting 5 millions trees.
Madagascar to Plant 60 Million Trees to Help Fight Climate Change
Madagascar is taking an active stance against climate change — by planting more trees.
Jane Goodall On the Power of "Reaching People's Hearts" as Climate Activism
In Jane Goodall's time advocating for the planet, she discovered a pretty powerful yet simple technique for reaching people's hearts and making real progress.
Ocean Pollution by Country: See the Worst Offenders
See which countries are the worst offenders when it comes to ocean pollution.
Alex Trebek Once Donated $2 Million of Land for Conservation
Alex Trebek once purchased more than 60 acres of land and donated it to a Los Angeles conservancy.
Wild Dolphin Interactions With Humans Prohibited in New Zealand's Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands, New Zealand boat tours can no longer facilitate human interactions with wild bottlenose dolphins.
The Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Could Be Detrimental to the Earth
Fires have been burning through Brazil's Amazon rainforest this year at the highest rate on record.
Conservationists Criticize U.S. Rollbacks to Endangered Species Act — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Interior made significant changes to the Endangered Species Act, weakening protections on threatened and endangered species.
One of the Biggest Giraffe Subspecies Is Officially Endangered
Masai giraffes, one of the largest subspecies in Africa, was just declared endangered.
Elephant and Rhino Populations Skyrocket in Tanzania Thanks to Anti-Poaching Task Force
Tanzania's elephant and rhino populations were dwindling due to poaching, but over the past few years, the species have made miraculous recoveries.
