February 13, 2019
Haida Gwaii: Conservation and Culture
A lofty restoration project in Haida Gwaii is allowing for the return of lush medicinal plants, fungi, birds, and more.…
February 1, 2019
Australia’s Native Wildlife Struggles Against Invasive Species
The largest driver of native species loss in Australia is invasives, but innovative approaches might be able to help. Invasive…
January 24, 2019
How a Wasp Might Save the Christmas Island Red Crab
Invasive crazy ants threaten Christmas Island Red Crab populations, but a certain species of wasp might be able to help.…
January 10, 2019
Conservationists Say Goodbye to Lonely George the Last Living ‘Achatinella apexfulva’ Snail
The loss of the last remaining Achatinella apexfulva, a species of Hawaiian Snail, highlights the threat of extinction land snails…
January 8, 2019
Threatened Galápagos Land Iguanas Return to Santiago Island En-Masse After 180-Year Absence
Reintroduction of Galápagos Land Iguanas helps restore Santiago Island’s ecological health and protect this important population. Press Release, 8 January…
December 25, 2018
2018 in Review – Important Moments and Successes in Conservation
As 2018 comes to an end, here are just few of the top stories and accomplishments Island Conservation, our supporters,…
December 18, 2018
IUCN: Do non-native species count as biodiversity?
Dr. Daniel Simberloff shares the importance of distinguishing between native and non-native species in biodiversity counts. Originally published by the International…
December 17, 2018
NPR’s Skunk Bear: The Recovery of the Channel Island Fox
NPR’s series Skunk Bear features the recovery of the Channel Island Fox and the threats that almost led them to…
December 7, 2018
Removing Big-headed Ants from Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island is free of invasive African big-headed ants thanks to a dedicated and intensive effort to scour the…