A sloth hangs upside-down in a tree

As their forests disappear, sloths are climbing on dangerous power lines. Veterinarians and rescue centers are developing new techniques to help.

A sloth hangs upside-down in a tree

As their forests disappear, sloths are climbing on dangerous power lines. Veterinarians and rescue centers are developing new techniques to help.

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Two women in hardhats and bright yellow shirts stand on a branch high in a tree

Women play a critical role in sustainable development, combatting climate change, and taking care of our natural resources. But industry needs to do more to support them.

Moby with movie poster

The musician’s new documentary, Punk Rock Vegan Movie, shines a light on a hidden history of the animal-rights movement.

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A wooden statue of a mountain gorilla family looms over the fairgrounds

How “a very park thing” became an international phenomenon and a conservation success story — all thanks to a request for snacks.

Children on a trail in the woods

New research backs up conventional wisdom that getting people outdoors inspires them to conserve nature.

Two white pelicans on lake.

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Going all-in to find a mysterious, charismatic mammal in the mountains of Southeast Asia.

Alligator heads on a shelf for sale

Reining in the unruly global trade in wild species could help mitigate the climate emergency, experts say.

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A woman in a hard hat and yellow vest tossed seed from a bag onto a rocky landscape.

As the dams come down, crews prepare for miles of new vegetation to rise up. That starts with thousands of tiny acorns.

Cheetah running in low brown grass

Conservationists in Namibia have found the fate of people and cheetahs are closely intertwined — and so are solutions to help both.

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