endangered species

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.

Racing Extinction

By Madison Kotack November 30, 2015

In this story: film, endangered species, oceans

Racing Extinction premiers December 2nd.

Oregon's Gray Wolf De-Listed

By Robin Walter November 19, 2015

In this story: wolves, wildlife, endangered species

The state of Oregon de-lists Grey Wolves from the Endangered Species Act.

Pot Farms Are Poisoning Fishers

By Aliyah Kovner November 19, 2015

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

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