Conservation

What's it like to "very probably" witness extinction?

As the predators hunt fur seals, a new geofencing project tries to keep people out of the way.

The young male known as M161 kitty-paddled his way through chilly waters full of orcas, raising questions about the animals' potential range.

The holding facility helps bears and people safely coexist in the remote northern town.

In a sign of hope, a record number of the gentle animals, rested and recovered, have been released this year.

A moth once saved Australia from a cactus crisis.

In 2016, a concerned local dropped $400 worth of rock on a vanishing beach to see what would happen. Now engineers are watching, too.

An X-ray offers a glimpse into the painter's early years.

A wildlife ecologist specializing in large carnivores unfolds a mystery for listeners.

A conservation biologist in Argentina once hosted one of the animals in her living room, but finding them in the wild has proven far more difficult.

Home to 4,600-acres of natural wonderland, mysterious ancient artifacts, and Gullah Geechee history.

An eccentric heiress, a daring mission, and the fight for North America’s most unusual pig.

Non-native American minks and raccoons ravaged the Lower Oder's birds before the predator-proof islands.

This year we highlighted ideas around the world to address some of our most persistent problems.

From a 'happiness farmer' to dauntless vets, we met people rekindling hope through perseverance and innovation.

The artificial nests could shield the endangered seabirds from rising temperatures.