Hawaiian monk seals are some of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. Their population sits at about 1,400 individuals, which is honestly not a lot. For decades, entanglement in marine debris—mostly old fishing gear and plastic trash swept in by North Pacific currents—has remained one of the most stubborn and preventable threats to their …
Species & Wildlife
Explore in-depth profiles of endangered and at-risk species from around the world — mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects. Each guide covers the animal’s habitat, diet, behavior, conservation status and the threats it faces, with current IUCN data.
Artificial beachfront lighting disorients nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, drawing them away from the sea; compliant, shielded fixtures protect them.
Dr. Patricia Galloway stood mesmerized as she watched a pod of orcas coordinate their hunting strategy off the coast of Norway. The whales moved with precision that seemed almost telepathic, their movements perfectly synchronized as they created a bait ball of herring. Years of studying animal communication had prepared her for complex behaviors, but witnessing …
Marine conservation diving combines scuba travel with reef monitoring, debris surveys, wildlife research, restoration, and funding for locally managed ocean protection.
Animal migration moves birds, butterflies, salmon, wildebeest, and whales across land, sea, and sky. Learn why animals migrate, how they navigate, and what threatens their routes.
Octopuses escape aquariums, crows use tools, elephants mourn their dead. Discover which animals outsmart humans and why it matters for conservation.
Without these tiny heroes, your morning coffee disappears. Your chocolate vanishes. Your favorite fruits become extinct. Pollinators power 577 billion dollars in global food production—yet they are vanishing fast. Here is how you can become their lifeline.
Learn how to photograph wildlife without disturbing it. This field-ready guide covers ethical distance, camera settings, lenses, composition, safety, and honest editing.