Looking back on this year, so much happened! I wanted to take a moment to go look back on the articles I had the most fun writing, the issues I had the most fun covering, and the adventures I had the most fun experiencing. Enjoy this look back!

From foxes and falcons to otters and owls, the USDA program is doing away with wildlife in droves.

Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.

Among the hundreds of animals seized were 5 tigers, 13 white lions, three pumas, three kangaroos, four flamingos, two crowned cranes, 66 marmosets, two orangutans, and two red pandas.

Researchers in Austria put this question to the test.

Whether lost in the wilderness or just foraging in the woods for delicacies, all of these plants can be safely consumed.

These delightful mementos of the Irish countryside remind us of nature's beauty, but are also responsibly sourced and packaged.

Darwin made a smart choice when he picked Galapagos as the place to develop his theory of natural selection: This group of islands has some of the most incredible species in the world. Earlier this month, a star-studded group of adventurers with the Missi

A star-studded group of adventurers with the Mission Blue oceans conservation group went on a trip to the Galapagos earlier this month. But the true stars of the show were the incredible species endemic to the islands: many

The man who brought us the Rap Guide to Evolution is back to entertain, educate, and inspire us with a thought-provoking album that captures the spirit of conservation.

Authorities in Ohio are warning residents to remain inside their houses after dozens of exotic animals had apparently broken free of an area wildlife farm and taken to the streets and highways. Police haven't said exactly

Peruvian environmental authorities make a big statement with tiny turtles.

Here is an architect who knows how to get people on their feet.

A new report calls for international collaboration to fight the crime organizations behind the illegal trade in wood and wildlife.

The number of wolves alone around Chernobyl is more than 7 times greater than can be found in other nature reserves.

Earlier research found evidence of a wildlife wonderland at the disaster site, now the first camera study validates an abundance of wolves, boars, foxes and more.

In the 30+ years since the disaster zone was evacuated, rare and endangered animals are flourishing.

The husband and wife have spent 25 years buying up wasteland farmers no longer wanted; now elephants, tigers and leopards roam free there.

A new study finds 3 carnivores that usually avoid each other at all costs have found smart ways to peacefully co-exist. #goals

An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.

The UK organization wants schools to incorporate that time into their daily curriculum.

This Montreal collective is creating an online, crowd-sourced map that will document the city's wild spaces.

In 2007, villagers captured a mysterious young woman in a remote region of Cambodia who, by all accounts, was completely isolated from human society, a feral child living in the forests. News of her discovery

There are only an estimated 116 wild Asian elephants in Cambodia's Seima Protection Area, and until now most of the photographic evidence of them has be taken by camera traps. New footage released by the Wildlife Conservation Society changes that. The

Concerned about the overpopulation of our planet and the effect it has on wildlife? Perhaps it's time to talk about the most effective form of male contraception.

The software lets you virtually float down the Yampa River, which has been largely unchanged by man.

A lesson in what happens when the humans disappear.

Competition, oversupply, and unpredictable weather has caused the price of wild berries in Maine to hit a 30-year low.

When you watch the video do you see a triumph of nature or the beady eyes of a predator?

The World Customs Organization and INTERPOL retrieved thousands of endangered animals during a sweep of arrests across 109 countries.

The reward for information leading to an arrest has climbed to $12,000.

A sustainably-minded designer makes cards and paper coins that you can plant.

There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has asked pilots to avoid flying too close to a group of about 35,000 walrus gathered on an Alaskan beach.

In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened.

Last year the ARC wildlife crossing competition got a lot of pixels; it was won by Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates and there is talk of building it, although it was more of an ideas competition. But they are

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.

The largest oil spill in the U.S. happened 25 years ago today.

Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems.

Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon.

Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence.

Here's what to know about Lynx rufus, the solitary wildcat that roams North America.

Almost half of the land on Earth is now farmland.

Learn how to transform your yard into a sanctuary for birds, bees, and other little critters.

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state.

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

When you buy a burger, it could be from a cow raised on Brazilian soy feed. That's a problem.