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Every year, billions of birds make seasonal movements called migrations. Along the way, they utilize stop-over habitats to refuel, and for many of these birds, insects are on the menu.

North America is the world’s hotspot for freshwater mussels, with more than 300 species! Freshwater mussels have filtration “superpowers” that allow them to clean water, recycle and store nutrients.

Freshwater fungi are an indispensable part of freshwater ecosystems. They may be microscopic in size, but they pack a punch when it comes to ecological function.

Mangrove forests once fringed most of the world’s protected tropical coastline but have historically suffered significant losses due to coastal aquaculture, agriculture, and urban development.

The Indianapolis Zoo has selected the ten finalists in the running for its $1 million Saving Species Challenge.

Not only are native plants beautiful and beneficial, but they’re also easier to care for! This Native Plant Month, consider growing some locals.

Socotra is the site of an IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee project to contribute to the conservation of the unique freshwater fauna in the Socotra Archipelago UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

Despite being microscopic, freshwater fungi are powerhouses when it comes to ecological function.

No doubt you’ve seen memes and news stories about orcas. These marine mammals are making headlines fof interactions with boats.

Animals are often at the center of conversations about illegal trade, but did you know plants can be poached too?