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Gorilla ranger killed in Congo
Rediscovery of the solenodon, a rare venomous mammal, in Haiti
First film footage also released of the strange solenodon
Bizarre chirruping Purple Frog captured on film for the first time
Species spends most of its life underground, emerging only during monsoon season
Newly discovered pink iguana sheds light on Galapagos evolution
Infecting mosquitoes with parasite could reduce dengue fever outbreaks
Indonesian coral reef recovering after devastating tsunami and years of destructive fishing
“Baby corals” appear in wake of tsunami, cyanide, and dynamite
17 new reptile and amphibian species discovered in Tanzania
“These results, documenting the high species richness and the outstanding number of putative endemics of the forests, strongly highlight the biological importance of the South Nguru Mountains and place them…
How to save the Amazon rainforest
A look at emerging mechanisms to protect the world's largest rainforests. A broad array of articles on solutions to Amazon deforestation can be found at the conclusion of this piece.
Ocean acidification is killing the Great Barrier Reef
Rainforest conservation more important than developing electric cars
For all the fuss that is made about Tesla and the coming generation of electric cars, policy-makers should not overlook the importance of tropical forest conservation. Deforestation and forest degradation…
China delays massive water scheme to redirect rivers from south to north
Rancher accused of ordering murder of American nun is arrested in Brazil
Did cheetah come from China?
Reindeer, a symbol of the holidays, is under increasing threat
Resource extraction, climate change, and deforestation cause declines in reindeer herds Reindeer are beloved in the holiday season for the mystical role they play in guiding Santa from the North…
Best Nature Photos of 2008
Shade-grown coffee preserves native tree diversity
Shade-grown coffee protects more than birds and bats
Mirrors in the desert may fight global warming
Malaysia seeks to reverse collapse of tiger population due to poaching, logging, palm oil
Photos: Google Earth used to find new species
Scientists have used Google Earth to find a previously unknown trove of biological diversity in Mozambique, reports the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Scouring satellite images via Google Earth for…
20 years ago the Amazon lost its strongest advocate
Twenty years ago today, Chico Mendes, an Amazon rubber tapper, was shot and killed in front of his family at his home. He was 44. Photo by Denise Zmekhol. Zmekhol…
Visiting New Mexico’s Crane festival
Greater sandhill cranes overhead It’s six in the morning; the Southwest sky is rich in hues of yellow and red, yet despite the warm colors the air is cold and…
Amazon rainforest damage surges 67% in 2008
Will ‘peak oil’ spur expanded coal use? And what does it mean for climate?
Whether oil is succeeded by coal or renewables will have major impact on climate The world must phase out emissions from coal by 2030 to avert dangerous climate change, said…
Peak coal to follow peak oil?
Is peak coal coming sooner than we think?
China successfully cut pollution during Olympics finds NASA
Green-blooded, blue-boned frog discovered in Cambodia
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of frog in Cambodia. The amphibian is unusual in that is has green blood and turquoise-colored bones, a result of its transparent skin…
Obama pick supports ‘Green Jobs’ initiative to rebuild economy
European conquest of the Americas may have driven global cooling
Recovery of forests following the collapse of human populations in the Americas after the arrival of Europeans may have driven the period of global cooling from 1500-1750 known as the…