Just for the Halibut: More Fish are Deliberately Wasted Than Caught
More halibut are dumped dead in the ocean as waste than sold by fishermen.
What’s Killing the Saiga Antelope?
In Kazakhstan, saiga antelope are dying by the thousands, and nobody knows precisely why.
Got Plants? You May Also Have Diamonds!
The use of plants as indicators for specific environmental conditions
Seeing Through Your Skin? No Sweat, If You’re an Octopus
New research suggests that the octopus can “see” through its body.
Why Rhinos Need Their Horns
Trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn is banned in most countries, but every effort must be made to turn the consumption of wildlife products from status symbol into stigma.
Warty Pigeons, Dodos, Giant Tortoises, and More: The Extinct Wildlife of Mauritius
Newly discovered Dutch manuscripts describe the extinct wildlife of Mauritius Island.
The Lowdown on Bees and Pesticides
New research suggests that declines in wild bees may be due to a specific pesticide.
Endangered Gorillas’ New Ally – Giant Snails
Giant snail farming may be the only hope to save an endangered gorilla species in Cameroon.