Environment
Bonobos Break the Silence of Evolution with Human-Like Speech Patterns
In the depths of the Congolese rainforest, bonobos are saying more than we thought possible—combining calls into something eerily close to human speech.
Bonobos Break the Silence of Evolution with Human-Like Speech Patterns
In the depths of the Congolese rainforest, bonobos are saying more than we thought possible—combining calls into something eerily close to human speech.
California’s Western Burrowing Owls Fight for Survival as Urban Sprawl Pushes Them to the Brink
They’re small, with piercing yellow eyes and a love for underground homes. But California’s Western Burrowing Owls are fighting a battle for survival against relentless threats.
California’s Western Burrowing Owls Fight for Survival as Urban Sprawl Pushes Them to the Brink
They’re small, with piercing yellow eyes and a love for underground homes. But California’s Western Burrowing Owls are fighting a battle for survival against relentless threats.
Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...
Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...
San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.
San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.
Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.
Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.
Phoenix Zoo Ends Elephant Exhibit as Indu Faces Uncertain Future
Is Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's last elephant, facing an uncertain future? After being ranked among the worst zoos for elephant care, the zoo has announced plans to shut down her...
Phoenix Zoo Ends Elephant Exhibit as Indu Faces Uncertain Future
Is Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's last elephant, facing an uncertain future? After being ranked among the worst zoos for elephant care, the zoo has announced plans to shut down her...