All posts in Wildlife
Wildlife trafficking is a major human health hazard
Wildlife trafficking is a clear and present danger not only to endangered species but to people as well.
Why bats don’t get sick from the viruses that sicken us
Bats are possible reservoirs of viruses, yet often they don't get sick. That is thanks to an evolutionary adaptation.
How we recruited albatrosses to patrol the high seas for illegal fishers
Numerous birds and mammals die each year because of harmful fishing practices. Some big birds can help.
Where the wild things are: how nature might respond as coronavirus keeps humans indoors
The coronavirus pandemic means public spaces the world over have been temporarily abandoned. Major roads are all but empty and public squares are eerily quiet. And nature is taking over again.
We must redouble our efforts to save wild tigers
Since “Tiger King” first aired, I have done nonstop interviews about the shameful commercial breeding of tigers.
Indigenous peoples hold the key to protecting the environment
While governments the world over are intensifying their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, an often-neglected, if not repressed, demographic is suddenly entering the limelight: indigenous populations.