endangered species

Too Cute to Survive?

The world's cutest creature is also one of its most elusive

By Aliyah Kovner April 6, 2016

In this story: wildlife, endangered species, activism

One of very few images of the camera-shy Chinese Ili pika.

Gators in the Sewer, Snakes in the Sky

By Mikey Jane Moran February 24, 2016

In this story: books, endangered species, science

Eyes Wide Open

February 11, 2016

In this story: photography, animals, endangered species, lifestyle, wildlife

This male Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra) was photographed in Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Marine Iguanas: "Imps of Darkness"

The Galápagos Islands' marine iguanas are ugly, incredible, and in danger.

By Jake Abrahamson February 10, 2016

In this story: animals, endangered species, wildlife, activism

Galapagos marine iguanas sneeze to purge excess salt they ingest when feeding in the sea.

Searching for the Sea Wolf of Quebec

A canoe journey through the wilds of Quebec, looking for a rare freshwater seal

Text and photographs by Conor Mihell February 9, 2016

In this story: adventure, animals, endangered species, kayaking, wilderness

Sierra magazine takes you on a trip to the most remote sections of northern Quebec.

5 Environmental Stories You Don’t Want to Miss

By Catherine Schuknecht December 18, 2015

In this story: geothermal power, wildlife, endangered species, technology, science

Voices of the Wild

Capturing the sounds of nature before they disappear.

By Susan Pagani December 4, 2015

In this story: books, animals, wildlife, endangered species

Capturing the sounds of nature before they disappear.

Endangered? Who, Me?

By Mikey Jane Moran December 4, 2015

In this story: wolves, wildlife, animals, endangered species

An Ethiopian wolf pup, photographed by a remote camera in Bale Mountains National Park.

Africa's Wildlife, in All Its Gory

By Giannella M. Garrett December 4, 2015

In this story: dogs, animals, wildlife, endangered species

An African wild dog stalks Burchell's zebras in Botswana's Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.

Conservation Dogs Sniff Out Endangered Species

Sit. Stay. Track.

By Julian Smith December 2, 2015

In this story: dogs, endangered species

Winnie, one of CK9's sniffer dogs, looks on as handler Jennifer Hartman logs data for fisher scat.

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