In Biodiversity
Endangered Species
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Climate Consequences
How Warming Is Threatening the Genetic Diversity of Species
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The Moth Snowstorm
Finding True Value in Nature’s Riches
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On the Internet, Illegal Trade In Endangered Wildlife Thrives
On eBay and elsewhere on the Internet, illegal wildlife and wildlife parts — from elephant ivory to tiger skins to monkey and crocodile skulls — are being sold. Bringing an end to this illicit activity is proving to be a daunting challenge.
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With Fins Off Many Menus, A Glimmer of Hope for Sharks
For decades, the slaughter of sharks sought after for their fins and meat has been staggering. But bans on finning and new attitudes in Asia toward eating shark fin soup are leading to optimism about the future for these iconic ocean predators.
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Atlantic Sturgeon: An Ancient Fish Struggles Against the Flow
Once abundant in the rivers of eastern North America, the Atlantic sturgeon has suffered a catastrophic crash in its populations. But new protections under the U.S. Endangered Species Act are giving reason for hope for one of the world’s oldest fish species.