Land & Conservation

From sun-brightened streams to dark, dank caves, an ichthy-obsessed biologist tenaciously protects the South’s aquatic life

A married duo help keep Arkansas rivers and streams flowing free and clear

A blueprint for how private timberland owners can save threatened Southern species comes courtesy of a Mississippi forester

A ceramist and educator’s interactive coral reefs put the dire straits of Florida’s waters into relief

Harnessing passion for the ocean’s fisheries into powerful action is all in a day’s work for this Chesapeake guide

Louisiana black bears, Alabama cave shrimp, Appalachian spruce-fir forests, Chesapeake false albacore, Keys coral reefs—these and hundreds of other precarious Southern species and ecosystems rely on the heroic efforts of this year’s lineup of groundbreaking scientists, advocates, and nature lovers

Meet Chia, an endangered Kemp’s ridley who became entangled and injured off the coast of Charleston but just keeps swimming

Cattle ranchers are joining forces with conservation groups to support the big cat’s comeback

What to know about the marine predators’ interactions with humans—plus beach safety tips

A grandmother’s gift sparks a curiosity now fed by an urban botanical wonderland in Atlanta

Thanks to a tight-knit community’s rescue efforts, the once-feral youngster has a bright future 

Climate change and traffic are shortening the lives of the city’s iconic trees, but some are finding new life

Are you sure that slithering reptile in your yard is a snake?

Southern beaches offer everything from ancient megalodon fossils to the chompers of present-day predators like bull sharks. Plus, why do so many shark teeth wash up on beaches?

Test your knowledge on these commonly encountered species

Crystal-clear waters provide a welcome respite from the blazing sun

Your vehicle is your best blind, don’t feed the gators, and other tips for getting the most out of a visit to the wild

“We came around a curve, and all we could see were heads in the water”

The task of attaching a tracking collar to a hundred-plus-pound carnivore involves hounds, portable cushions, and sometimes one brave tree climber

Ornithologist and eBird co-founder John Fitzpatrick has created a blueprint for how a development can be mutually beneficial to people and wildlife