See the world’s largest turtle nesting site
Scientists were using drones to count South American river turtles in the Brazilian Amazon when they discovered the nesting site with around 41,000 adult females.
Jane Goodall: A life of hope and chimpanzees
Learn about the incredible life of Jane Goodall, from her friend, and Mongabay's founder, Rhett Ayers Butler.
World’s oldest known ant fossil found in Brazil
A 113-million-year-old ant fossil found in Brazil is the oldest known ant species. This newly described ancient ant had unique scythe-like jaws for hunting.
Watch thousands of catfish climb a waterfall
Some fish can climb, and it turns out the rare bumblebee catfish is one of them.
Colombia helps protect uncontacted Indigenous groups in its forests
Colombia recently created a large territory to protect a group of uncontacted Indigenous Yuri-Passé people. This is the first territory of its kind created in Colombia.
How solar energy helps farmers in Rwanda
Small farmers in Rwanda spend a lot of time watering their crops by hand. Solar-powered irrigation can help make farming more productive.
Fur tags make it easier to track polar bears
A new tracking device is helping scientists learn more about where polar bears go and what they do.
Drones capture whale ‘snot’ for science
Scientists use the collected mucus to learn about whales’ genetic diversity, respiratory health, and stress levels.
Can AI help us understand what whales are saying to each other?
Decoding whale speak could help us protect whales, and perhaps even communicate with them.
Parrots sport tiny backpacks for conservation
Learn how lightweight satellite backpacks are helping scientists understand parrot migration in Mexico
New tech lets scientists check if sharks are expecting babies
New ultrasound machines can be used underwater, reducing stress to sharks.
Waiting for the birth of these pups was a highlight of my year
Take a peek into the secret lives of rattlesnakes with Project RattleCam.
Fun facts about army ants
Army ants are portrayed as monsters in movies and books, but the real animals are much more interesting than that.
Fun facts about tuna: Uncanned and wild
Get to know wild tuna ...
Koalas sleep all the time — but why? Fun facts about koalas
Have you ever wanted to do nothing but eat and sleep? You may just be a koala.
African giant pouched rats gear up to fight wildlife crime
A group of scientists in Tanzania is training giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife products, like pangolin scales, elephant ivory, and rhino horn.
Look Who’s Here! New species from 2024
A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.
Waiting for the birth of these pups was a highlight of my year
Take a peek into the secret lives of rattlesnakes with Project RattleCam.
Wild cats: Big cats and small cats
We all know the house cat, but did you know there are 40 living species of wild cats? Find out the difference between big cats and small cats and test your memory skills at ...
Spot the difference: School of rays
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Learn about seed dispersal
Many plants have evolved traits that help them spread their seeds. How a seed moves away from its parent plant is called seed dispersal.
Clue me in: The animal egg mystery
Calling all nature detectives! Can you figure out which animals these eggs come from? Use the images and clues to solve the puzzle.
What do you have in common with a lemur and a chimpanzee?
Can you solve these puzzles about primates?
Spot the difference: Animals with 8 limbs
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Eco-friendly Halloween costume ideas for kids
Here are five tips for making an awesome costume while staying "Hallo-green" this spooky season.
My Earth Journal: One Earth activity
Celebrate Earth and our wild neighbors with this activity.
Color and learn: Mangroves matter
Gather your pencils or markers and bring this mangrove forest to life!
How to draw: Lion, leopard, cheetah
Here are some tips for drawing your favorite African cats! We recommend using a pencil to draw so you can erase unwanted lines. Outline final lines in black or brown and color...
How to draw: Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Learn how to draw a black-and-white ruffed lemur with this tutorial from artist Katy Tanis.