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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marijuana Farms Are Driving This Adorable Forest Creature to Extinction
By Kimberly Hickok published
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.
Chess, Anyone? Giant Checkerboard Spied from Space (Photo)
By Kacey Deamer published
An astronaut spotted this checkerboard from space.
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