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Rushen, Isle of Man
Sir William Percy Cowley Memorial
On the southwestern tip of the Isle of Man, a stone monument to one of the island's great conservationists.
forests
To Resurrect Jordan's Lost Forests, Plant a Seed in Hearts and Minds
Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
science
How Orangutans Changed Their Behavior After Devastating Fires
Primatologists found the disaster's effects lingered years after the smoke cleared from Borneo's forests.
science
How One Wyoming Mule Deer Won Friends and Influenced Science
Jo the deer offered researchers a look into migrations and how long it takes deer to visit a forest after a fire.
food
How the Rage for Sage Threatens Native American Traditions and Recipes
In Southern California, the popularity of white sage threatens its survival.
science
Monitoring a Rare Carnivore in California's Klamath Mountains
The Hoopa Valley Tribe’s wildlife division maintains some of the most detailed documentation of fishers in North America.
Caratinga, Brazil
The Muriquis of Feliciano Miguel Abdala Reserve
A preserved section of the Atlantic Forest is an important habitat for these critically endangered monkeys.
science
The ‘Queen of the Mantas’ Who Became a Force of Nature
Lauded for her research on gentle giants of the sea, Andrea Marshall is using her fame to find hope for our troubled oceans.
science
The Anthropologist Who Has Spent 50 Years Protecting—and Learning From—Orangutans
Biruté Mary Galdikas has quietly fought on the frontlines of some of conservation’s biggest battles.
mayan
The Keeper of Sacred Bees Who Took on a Giant
To save her native Maya bees and their shrinking forests, Leydy Pech waged a fierce campaign on multiple fronts.
forests
The Wildlife Scientist Finding Innovation in Ancient Ideas
Biologist Serra Hoagland bridges Indigenous traditions and modern methods.
science
The Ecologist Who Made Biodiversity Count
Georgina Mace helped change the way both scientists and policymakers see living things, including the most vulnerable.
science
Emu Dads Raise the Young—Which May Not Even Be Their Offspring
As birds go, these Australian animals are unusual in many ways, including how they divvy up parenting duties.
Silva Jardim, Brazil
The Golden Lion Tamarins of Poço das Antas
These small, spectacular monkeys are making a comeback after deforestation destroyed much of their rainforest habitat.
nature
How to Connect With Nature Like a South African Wilderness Guide
Tragedy set Sicelo Mbatha on a course to understand, and make peace with, the wild on its own terms.
national parks
African Wild Dogs Survive by 'Living in the Cracks' of a Landscape
The lanky, wily pack hunters fare better than lions in habitats increasingly fragmented by human activity.
animals
In Bhutan, a Rare Tiger's Mysterious Illness Had a Surprising Source
Local vets collaborated with an international team to figure out why the animal was dazed and wandering near the capital city.
Raymond Island, Australia
Raymond Island Koala Trail
This area was created to save the region's koala population.
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