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 ...

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 ...

Birding is having a moment. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are more than 90 million birders in this country, making birding one of the most popular recreational activities, ...

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.

Another environmental catastrophe season brought destruction and death to North America this summer. Amid extreme heatwaves and weather, fires raged in northern and western Canada. In Manitoba alone ...