Photos: Top species discoveries from 2023
Scientists described a slew of new species this past year, including an electric blue tarantula, two pygmy squid, a silent frog, and some thumb-sized...
In 2023, Mongabay’s reporting fellows covered Earth amid crisis — and...
2023 marked the first full year of Mongabay’s Conservation Reporting Fellowships, which are offered in both Spanish and English; journalists in the English-language program...
Still on the menu: Shark fin trade in U.S. persists despite...
An Al Jazeera investigative report has revealed that the trade in shark fins is still happening in the U.S. despite legislation banning the activity.The...
In Kenya, vicious ants are nesting birds’ best neighbors, study finds
The whistling-thorn acacias of East Africa are renowned for hosting aggressive species of ants.The ants defend the trees against destructive browsing from the likes...
Could mugger crocodiles be brought back from regional extinction in Bangladesh?
Once, mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) were common in Bangladesh’s major rivers, including the Padma, Jamuna, Meghna and most of their tributaries, but the species...
With half its surface water area lost, an Amazonian state runs...
Water bodies across the Brazilian state of Roraima have shrunk in area by half over the past 20 years, according to research from the...
Company sells Indigenous land in Amazonas as NFTs without community’s knowledge
Areas of the Apurinã territory in the Lower Seruini area, in southern Amazonas state, were sold by Nemus under an NFT project that promises...
Conservationists in Nepal say government must step up in coming years
In 2023, scientists, conservationists and activists in Nepal shared with Mongabay the successes, setbacks and challenges they face working with species ranging from the...
Mongabay’s top 10 podcast episodes of 2023
It was a packed year on Mongabay’s podcast calendar, with a new season of “Mongabay Explores” taking a deep dive into the Congo Basin.At...
Ten top sustainable agriculture stories of 2023
Agriculture is a core area of Mongabay’s coverage both because the world must find more sustainable ways to feed its human societies and because...
‘Nature Research Journal’ Showcases UAEREP’s Cloud-Seeding Achievements
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The pioneering research and technology achievements of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) are featured...
World Economic Forum features Mongabay’s work
Earlier this month the World Economic Forum released a short video that highlights Mongabay’s work.The video features an interview with Mongabay’s Founder and CEO,...
