NATURE

3 reasons elephants make the best mothers

<p><em>This post was updated on August 18, 2021.</em></p><p>Elephant mothers carry their babies for <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/mammals-have-extremely-diverse-pregnancies-heres-why" target="_blank">nearly two years</a> before giving…

2 weeks ago

Candid cameras catch a glimpse of rare wildlife

A blur of movement. A flash of fur. The glint of eyes in the dark.Deep in the mountains of Palawan,…

3 weeks ago

How a family farm in the Amazon landed on the world’s best menu

At Maido — the Lima restaurant recently crowned the best in the world — one of the star dishes is…

12 months ago

Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, a titan of wildlife conservation, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the age of 91, The Associated Press reported.The…

1 year ago

Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next

A self-described ‘medical oddity’ has found himself in an exclusive club. Conservation International’s Neil Vora was selected for TIME’s Next 100…

1 year ago

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it…

1 year ago

Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality.First adopted by the United Nations in 2023, the treaty…

1 year ago

Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall

The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying out.Deforestation is largely to blame,…

1 year ago

5 things you didn’t know sharks do for you

Sharks have long been cast as villains in popular culture — ruthless predators terrorizing beachgoers. In truth, the real danger…

1 year ago

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin and engine of all life…

1 year ago