These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our ...

Humans are to blame for the decline of these amazing apes — but people are also responsible for saving orphaned orangutans ...

She studies the behavior and cognition of orangutans, allowing us to learn more about the fascinating lives of these illusive ...

Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian ...

Tiny pygmy hogs almost went extinct a few decades ago, but a dedicated conservation team is helping give them a second chance ...

Overfishing and other threats have depleted populations of this iconic species. A new proposal to restrict international trade under CITES could offer them a lifeline.

When catastrophe becomes celebrity, we stop witnessing and start scrolling, turning suffering into spectacle. But we can ...

Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.

Now a famed grizzly conservationist, Peacock served as Edward Abbey’s inspiration for the novel’s most pivotal, piercing character.

John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run ...