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Thousands of snow geese start the day at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Global

Biodiversity is good for your soul, new research shows

June 10, 2025

The jury is in: nature nurtures the soul, and the closer you live to natural areas, the better. That is the conclusion of a new study now published in the journal Nature Cities. The landmark study is the […]

A quoll tagged and released into the wild.
Oceania

Captive-bred endangered species released to Australian Bush

April 24, 2025

Conservation authorities in Australia say they’ve successfully released a group of endangered eastern quolls to the wild. The animals were bred and raised at the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected zone managed by the organization […]

A hermit crab crawls along the beach at Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge, USA.
Global

Q&A—Conservation expert says flexible approach needed to achieve “30 by 30” global biodiversity target

March 31, 2025

With the world facing a biodiversity crisis, conservation-minded nations are racing to preserve almost one-third of the planet for the benefit of plants and wildlife. However, one expert is cautioning that how nations define “protection” […]

Grampians National Park in Victoria, Australia.
Oceania

Australia made environmental gains last year, but threats loom large

March 21, 2025

Home to unique wildlife, a massive desert, lush tropical forests, and the world’s largest coral reef system, Australia’s environment is faring better than many expected according to a new report. Still, that’s no excuse for […]

A koala released into the wild by Vickii Lett, a NSW WIRES koala coordinator and WIRES board member.
Oceania

Billions of dollars needed to halt extinctions in Australia—study

February 5, 2025

Putting a halt to ongoing extinctions and extinction risk in Australia will take 30 years and cost more than AUS$15.6 billion per year, according to a newly published assessment. The Australian continent is famous for its […]

A manatee, also known as a 'seacow.' These herbivores are listed in the US as a federally endangered species.
Global

Amid crushing biodiversity loss, nations race to hit “30 by 30” target

December 17, 2024

Monarch butterflies were once so numerous in North America that it took little effort to go outside and spot them. Now the United States government says they’re at risk of extinction. Years ago, hundreds of […]

A palm plantation in the middle of Colombia's Catatumbo rainforest.
Global

Biodiversity crisis underscores the need for protected areas

October 18, 2024

Earth’s biodiversity has been decimated since the 1970s, a new study has revealed. The only thing that will save what’s left is the strong protection of more lands and waterways under strict conservation laws. Last […]

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