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The recently rediscovered species of Australian masked bee

Rare Australian bee rediscovered after nearly a century

By Harry Baker published

A rare Australian bee has been spotted for the first time since 1923. It was previously believed to be extinct.

Bees & Wasps
Photo showing palm trees in a palm oil plantation.

What is palm oil?

By Grace Browne published

Palm oil is the most commonly produced oil in the world, and one of the most controversial.

Food & Diet
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Amazon Deforestation Shot Up by 278% Last Month, Satellite Data Show

By Brandon Specktor published

The world's largest carbon offset is losing ground — fast.

Planet Earth
Deforestation, among other human activities, is threatening species' habitats.

Up to 1 Million Species Are at Risk of Extinction, and It's All Our Fault

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

More than 1 million species could go extinct, UN report finds.

Climate Change
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Watch Forests in Peru Disappear Over 5 Years, in Startling NASA Satellite Views

By Mindy Weisberger published

Deforestation in Peru's Madre de Dios region is escalating at an alarming rate.

Planet Earth
The Humboldt marten

Marijuana Farms Are Driving This Adorable Forest Creature to Extinction

By Kimberly Hickok published

Extinct Species
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3-Legged Jaguar Gives Birth to Cubs in Argentina Park

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

A first-time mother, a three-legged jaguar named Tanya, gave birth last week to a pair of cubs — the first cubs born in Argentina's Iberá National Park in decades.

Jaguars
idaho-checkerboard-space

Chess, Anyone? Giant Checkerboard Spied from Space (Photo)

By Kacey Deamer published

An astronaut spotted this checkerboard from space.

Space Exploration
A 'walking' snakehead fish.

Sneezing Monkeys & 'Walking' Fish: Fascinating New Species Discovered

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Hundreds of new species have been discovered in the Himalayas in recent years, but many face danger as climate change and overdevelopment alter their habitats.

Monkeys
Glacier National Park

Fading Gems: 10 Places to Visit Before They're Gone

By Tanya Lewis published

Earth Day is a time to celebrate and protect this pale blue dot we call home. But some of its crown jewels may not always be there. Here are 10 amazing places to visit before it's too late.

Climate Change
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