Conserving Habitat

On the left, a dead branching coral rests on a sandy ocean floor beside a rock wall; on the right, an aerial view shows sargassum seaweed washing onto a tropical.

Americas Oceans Are Growing More Acidic and Federal Monitoring Cannot Keep Up

Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidity has increased by roughly 26 percent — and scientists say we have already crossed one of Earth's defined stability thresholds. Shellfish hatcheries are losing...

Americas Oceans Are Growing More Acidic and Federal Monitoring Cannot Keep Up

Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidity has increased by roughly 26 percent — and scientists say we have already crossed one of Earth's defined stability thresholds. Shellfish hatcheries are losing...

Close-up of a colorful toucan perched on a branch, showing its large pale beak and bright yellow chest. Profile of a keel-billed toucan against a dark background, highlighting its vibrant multicolored beak.

Smugglers Sedated and Bound 14 Toucans Before Hiding Them Inside a Car Dashboard

Rescued keel-billed toucans recover and join conservation breeding and education after a trafficking seizure.

Smugglers Sedated and Bound 14 Toucans Before Hiding Them Inside a Car Dashboard

Rescued keel-billed toucans recover and join conservation breeding and education after a trafficking seizure.

Wildlife rangers guiding and restraining a sedated rhinoceros along a dirt path during a conservation operation.

One Enormous Wildlife Rescue Mission Is Rebuilding What War Destroyed

Zinave National Park's rhino reintroduction is restoring wildlife, supporting communities and reviving ecosystems

One Enormous Wildlife Rescue Mission Is Rebuilding What War Destroyed

Zinave National Park's rhino reintroduction is restoring wildlife, supporting communities and reviving ecosystems

Split image of a whale tail above water and a humpback whale swimming underwater.

Decades After Whaling Wiped Them Out, One Whale Population Is Staging an Extraordinary Return

Humpback whales returning off Rio showcase conservation success and inspire responsible whale watching between June and November.

Decades After Whaling Wiped Them Out, One Whale Population Is Staging an Extraordinary Return

Humpback whales returning off Rio showcase conservation success and inspire responsible whale watching between June and November.

Close-up of a rescued sun bear cub inside a crate, mouth slightly open. A black bear climbs a tree in a forest, gripping the trunk with its limbs.

Rescued Sun Bear Has to Learn What His Mother Never Got to Teach Him

Uplifting look at sun bear rehabilitation as Mano's recovery shows how rescue, care, and reintroduction restore wild lives.

Rescued Sun Bear Has to Learn What His Mother Never Got to Teach Him

Uplifting look at sun bear rehabilitation as Mano's recovery shows how rescue, care, and reintroduction restore wild lives.

Snow leopard walking toward a camera in a mountainous landscape with patches of snow.

Rare Snow Leopard Footage Gives Conservationists Hope

Trail cameras reveal hidden snow leopards, guiding community-led conservation to protect fragile mountain habitat amid climate threats.

Rare Snow Leopard Footage Gives Conservationists Hope

Trail cameras reveal hidden snow leopards, guiding community-led conservation to protect fragile mountain habitat amid climate threats.