Five stories of unusual wildlife “dads” in honor of Father’s Day.

Some spectacular river restoration is underway, especially in Appalachia.

To all the benefits of coral reefs, add one more: flood reduction. Without coral reefs, annual global damages from flooding would double.

Three great reads on invasive toads, local wildlife and Gombe.

We are honored to be recognized by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. We hope you enjoy this selection of award-winning stories.

Social media sites are exponentially increasing the number of people at some of the world’s most famous outdoor places. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Power to the Trees: New research from TNC and NASA shows targeted urban reforestation efforts can provide meaningful public health benefits in terms of reduced mortality and morbidity.

Nature Conservancy scientists are collaring snow leopards in western Mongolia to help limit livestock predation and protect these rare cats.

Wouldn't it be easier if people could search for plants starting with the things they know, like flower color and similar visual traits? Rainforest Flowers needs your help to make it possible.

Long-billed curlews are kings of camouflage, but tracking them reveals their nesting and migratory habits.

Poor water quality in Hawaii's oceans degrades corals, threatening the fish and other creatures (including people) that rely on them.

*Warning: This story contains graphic photographs of poached elephants.*

In which our Chief Scientist Hugh Possingham evaluates World Heritage sites...for their birding potential. And his spouse explains what it's like to visit wonders of the world with an obsessed birder.

The second Conservancy-wide Bird Blitz launches, counting birds on Conservancy-protected lands and waters.

Some still deride zoos as “prisons” – but in reality they have become an important force for conservation.