Nature
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3 reasons elephants make the best mothers
<p><em>This post was updated on August 18, 2021.</em></p><p>Elephant mothers carry their babies for <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/mammals-have-extremely-diverse-pregnancies-heres-why" target="_blank">nearly two years</a> before giving…
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Candid cameras catch a glimpse of rare wildlife
A blur of movement. A flash of fur. The glint of eyes in the dark. Deep in the mountains of…
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How a family farm in the Amazon landed on the world’s best menu
At Maido — the Lima restaurant recently crowned the best in the world — one of the star dishes is…
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Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, a titan of wildlife conservation, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the age of 91, The Associated Press reported.…
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Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next
A self-described ‘medical oddity’ has found himself in an exclusive club. Conservation International’s Neil Vora was selected for TIME’s Next…
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What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?
Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it…
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Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line
After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. First adopted by the United Nations in 2023, the…
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Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall
The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying out. Deforestation is largely to…
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5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check
The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin and engine of all life…
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5 things you didn’t know sharks do for you
Sharks have long been cast as villains in popular culture — ruthless predators terrorizing beachgoers. In truth, the real danger…
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