Endangered Species

26. March 2023

A First in Conservation: a Whole River Becomes a National Park

Albania is home to one of Europe’s largest undammed rivers, and the Vjosa River has been designated a national park, thus addressing pollution, waste management, and deforestation and protecting many species that call the river home.

Animals

Animals Australia

20. March 2023

Conservation Always Wins: 26 Species No Longer Near Extinct

The population of 26 Australian species has recovered enough to be taken off the list of threatened species, proof that conservation efforts have paid off and that with active management, animals could continue to thrive.

Environment

Environment The World

19. March 2023

Historical Milestone Reached to Protect High Seas

An agreement 20 years in the making has been signed to protect the high seas, helping the United Nations to reach its goal of protecting 30% of the planet’s oceans by 2030 by regulating fishing, shipping, and deep-sea mining in international waters.

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Animals South Korea

17. March 2023

Nature Is Thriving Between These Two Countries

360-degree view images are showing how wildlife has found peace between North and South Korea, in the demilitarized zone established 70 years ago, a sanctuary home to hundreds of endemic species.

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Animals India

15. March 2023

Army of Women Protects Rare Stork

Over almost a decade, the state of Assam, India, has witnessed the rise of a conservation army to protect a rare stork and its nesting trees, and the thousands of women within the army’s ranks are fierce advocates whose conservation efforts led to economic independence.

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Animals USA

7. March 2023

Hands-on Efforts to Bring Back the Wolves

A quarter of a century ago, a recovery program was set in place to save the Mexican wolf population in Arizona and New Mexico, the United States, from going extinct, and conservation efforts have gained momentum over the last six years.

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Animals United States

1. March 2023

This Big, Bald-Headed Bird Was Once Threatened, and Now Thriving

Once on the brink of extinction, the wood stork has recovered so greatly that United States wildlife officials are proposing that it be removed from the endangered species list.

Environment

Environment Congo

28. February 2023

Happy Gorillas: Critical Biodiverse Area Gets the Protection It Needs

One of Congo's most biodiverse areas, the Djéké triangle, is being added to the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in an effort to protect critical populations and forests.

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Animals Uganda

21. February 2023

More Elephants, More Buffalos, and More Rhinos on the Block

Following conservation efforts that began decades ago, endangered rhinos, elephants, and buffalos are rebounding in Uganda.

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Animals Indian Ocean

19. February 2023

…And So We Agree: No More Overfishing!

An agreement has been reached between coastal nations restricting fishing vessels from using harmful devices in the Indian Ocean that lead to overfishing, a big win for tuna populations and all forms of marine life.