July 5, 2019
The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science: Conservation Victories in Galápagos National Park
The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science blog features successes in the conservation of the Galápagos National Park and the innovative…
June 26, 2019
Seabirds — A Global Conservation Crisis
A new assessment of Canada’s bird populations reveals a trend in global seabird conservation. Birds are an integral part of…
June 21, 2019
Plant Extinction Happening Faster Than We Thought
Emerging research suggests that plant species are going extinct at a rate nearly 500 times faster than previous estimates. Disheartening…
June 20, 2019
Hibiscadelphus woodii Rediscovered Thanks to Drone Technology
Hibiscadelphus woodii, is a rare flower endemic to Hawaii which was presumed to be extinct, but recently it was rediscovered…
June 14, 2019
Research Highlights the Impact of Invasive Rats on Forest Vegetation
Recent research demonstrates the adverse impacts invasive rats have on forest habitats and native plant species in Luquillo Experimental Forest,…
June 13, 2019
Fungal Outbreak Threatens Kākāpō Recovery
Conservation efforts to increase Kākāpō population numbers have hit a set back due to an outbreak of aspergillosis, a fungal…
June 12, 2019
How to Protect the Virgin Islands and Prevent Extinctions
The Virgin Islands are under threat from a number of invasive species, but there are ways you can help. The…
June 11, 2019
Research on Nesting Fantails Informs Conservation of Rare Birds
In New Zealand, conservationists are studying the nesting behavior of Fantails in hopes it will glean insights into the behavior…
June 4, 2019
Research Informs Conservation on Mauritius Island
A new study shows invasive rats have disrupted a mutualistic relationship between two threatened island endemic species, informing new conservation…