In May, a human-caused wildfire raised serious ecological concerns after it burned over one-third of Santa Rosa Island — an ...
On islands, many plants rely on animals such as birds, bats and reptiles to disperse their seeds and help them grow in new places. When native animals go extinct, this naturally reduces seed dispersal ...
On West Africa’s stunningly diverse Bioko Island, rare primates are being slaughtered to feed a growing bush-meat trade. When ...
Galápagos Islands enforce strict laws prioritizing native wildlife protection above all else. These islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique species needing careful conservation efforts.
Rats are a scourge on island wildlife all over the world. But an island off the coast of Ireland is showing how to ...
Approaching our hotel’s front desk while on the Galápagos island of Santa Cruz, my travel companion Gidon Ofek and I received some painful news: we needed to leave for our 9 a.m. flight a full three ...