2024

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.

Manatees face a lot of threats but are fortunate to have a team of experts working to ensure a future for the gentle giants. Dive into the world of manatee conservation.

Succulents probably aren’t the first species to spring to mind when you hear the word “smuggling,” but Dr. Carly Cowell says these are plants in peril.

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.

Justin and Monni talk with Aaron Whitnall from Hertfordshire Zoo about big cat conservation, being a TV host and what it’s like to live at his family-owned zoo.

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.

From habitat degradation and agricultural runoff, hellbenders face an upstream swim for survival, but powerful partnerships are helping to protect and grow hellbender populations.

Walruses are charming, clever, and still a bit of a mystery. We talk with Dr. Kit Kovacs about the challenges that come with conserving and researching these massive marine mammals.

Fungi are so much more than JUST mushrooms. They play a critical role as nature’s decomposers and are unsung heroes of the natural world.

National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore talks about the unpredictable and often perilous world of wildlife photography.