One of the planet’s most charismatic creatures is being driven into the sea—literally. But there are ways to save the species
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When Dinosaurs Came in Color
Scientists already knew that birds are descended from the dinosaurs. Now new research says that feathered dinosaurs also had surprisingly colorful plumage
Lions Are Almost Extinct In West Africa
Only 400 left
Poachers, Not Big Game Hunters, Are the Real Threat to Endangered Rhinos [UPDATED]
Many conservationists were outraged when the Dallas Safari Club auctioned off the right to kill a critically endangered black rhino. But a legal hunt might just help the species—and won’t hurt the bigger fight against poaching
Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct
Other rhino species remain on the brink
Cold Years in the Future Could Be Hotter Than the Hottest Years Now
A new study calculates that by 2047, average temperatures across much of the planet will rise to levels higher than we’ve ever seen in recent history
Ocean Acidification Will Make Climate Change Worse
As we emit more carbon dioxide, the oceans will become more acidic. That will be bad for sealife—but it may also speed the rate of global warming
Hola, Olinguito! The Smithsonian Discovers a New Mammal
In an age where extinction is the norm, a team of scientists from the Smithsonian discover a new species of mammal in the threatened cloud forests of South America
The Trouble with Beekeeping in the Anthropocene
The beepocalypse is on the cover of TIME, but it looks like managed honeybees will still pull through. Wild bees—and wild species in general—won’t be so lucky in a human-dominated planet
How Human Activity — and Extinctions — Are Driving Evolution
When humans cause species to go extinct, the effects ripple throughout the surrounding ecosystem