Poaching Isn’t Just Bad for the Elephants—It Hurts the Economy Too
Elephant poaching is costing African economies millions in missed tourism revenue.
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Global Wildlife Populations Are on Pace for a Two-Thirds Decline in Just Four Years
If current trends persist, the population abundance of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish could decline an average…
Tiger Poaching Is Showing No Sign of Slowing
Between 2000 and 2015, a total of 801 tiger seizures — equivalent to at least 1,755 tigers — were reported across 13…
Thousands of Illegally Traded Wild Animals Put at Risk by Missing Data
Records of confiscated live wild animals represent only a fraction of the actual animals being illegally traded, according…
It’s Almost Impossible to Sustainably Harvest Ivory
New research shows the amount of ivory that can be sustainably harvested from elephants is a lot lower than the market demand.
The Endangered Species Act Gets Some New Scientific Armor
The Fish and Wildlife Service has been criticized for letting politics influence Endangered Species Act decisions. Improved agency…
Research Spotlight: Mary Paglieri, Human-Animal Conflict Consultant
"I'm really into modifying behavior so that you're drawing invisible boundaries in a language that wildlife understands."
The Coast Isn’t Clear
A controversial firing at the California Coastal Commission has conservationists closely watching the agency that controls development along the state's shores.
The Last of the California Quail
Why San Francisco, a city known for its innovative thinking and environmental leadership, has been unable to save its official bird.
On the Hunt for San Francisco’s Official Bird
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.