
Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists
With the new changes, the overall number of “lost” birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed when the list was first published.
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Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates
One of the world’s most endangered primates was rescued in early April, but its release back into the wild comes with caveats.
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Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surprise during a recent beach cleanup.
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Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet
Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.
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A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles
A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the world’s rarest turtles on the sands of Mustang Island.
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5 citizen science projects that have actually made a real difference for the environment
Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on the task.
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These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'
At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect an official “BARK Ranger” badge.
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