
Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.


Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.

Follow a month-long science expedition to discover new fish species, more corals than anywhere else in the world, endangered turtles and other sea life new to science.

The invasive fire ant wreaks havoc on humans and animals around the world – and can even kill. Find out what scientists are doing to stop this deadly invasive species. Includes stunning video.

Beth Kanter, all-around genius and social media goddess, talks with Jonathon Colman of The Nature Conservancy to discuss the secrets behind how non-profit organizations can better leverage web 2.0 sites like Digg, StumbleUpon, and Twitter to reach their supporters and create social change. GREEN + GEEK = GOOD!

Remember when "environmentalist" just meant... recycling? Today there's a lot more choice! Check out these tips from scientists and leading green bloggers on how to make personal, everyday choices to help save the planet.

From New York to Costa Rica, from the first national park in China to a marine protected area in the South Pacific, these are the best of the best, the conservation success stories with the most impact for nature and people in 2007.

Is there a culture of racism in the environmental movement? Or are the only people who care about conservation white males? It turns out that African-Americans are at least as supportive of environmental issues as middle-class whites, and Hispanics exceed both groups in their levels of support.

The best of more than 11,000 images shot by leading photographers. From Tibet to Tanzania, from hissing alligators to quivering zebras, Natural Light opens a brilliant window into our planet and the astonishing animals and places that The Nature Conservancy works to save every day.

While most of the discussion about a US/Mexico fence has centered on immigration and urban areas, there's also concern about the potential impact these barriers would have on wildlife. Great photo essay about the most-affected wildlife and natural systems that span the US/Mexico border.

The symbol of Stephen Colbert and once a powerful symbol of freedom, the bald eagle became an icon of endangered species. But with a little help and an 8-foot wingspan, it's now soaring back to health. You can call the bald eagle strapping, strong and symbolic -- just don't call it endangered. Truly amazing photo essay!

First come the blasts: The thunderous sounds of more than 100 tons of explosives ripping through tightly packed soil. Then, the water: More than 2,500 acres flooded in less than an hour. This isn’t a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. It's the latest step in The Nature Conservancy's efforts to restore wetlands on its Williamston River Delta Preserve in southern Oregon.

The Nature Conservancy has brokered the largest debt-for-nature swap in history -- a deal that will secure long-term, science-based conservation for Costa Rica's tropical forests. $12.6 million in debt will be forgiven and $26 million will be provided to finance forest conservation over the next 16 years.

The Guatemalan beaded lizard is rumored to be evil, but its venom now used as an effective treatment for diabetes. Too bad there's only 200 of these mythic lizards left in the wild. Is there still time to save this endangered species so that it can help save us?

The Nature Conservancy has helped China achieve a conservation landmark: the establishment of China's first national park, which will also serve as a model for a new Chinese national park system.
See a GREAT photo essay of the park area!

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