Fifty-five years ago, Dian Fossey first appeared on the cover of National Geographic, bringing newfound awareness to the mountain gorillas who call the Virunga Massif their home. The 1970 issue with ...

In 2023, Mongabay expanded its coverage of environmental news in Africa by launching a new bureau, Mongabay Africa, to address news for the continent multilingually, beginning with French and English.

Explore the world's oldest forests, from Australia's 180-million-year-old Daintree to Japan's Yakushima with trees over 7,000 years old, each offering unique ecosystems and wildlife.

Sheltering an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, including western lowland gorillas and forest elephants, is a vast, ...

Long seen as the poor relation to arabica, small growers in the Amazon are rebooting robusta’s bitter reputation, which can thrive in higher temperatures ...

Tension is escalating in Nsoowe Central Forest Reserve in Gomba District as pastoralists continue to enter the forest, allegedly destroying planted trees and threatening licensed tree ...

A new independent investigation has confirmed the active presence of the Kinshasa-backed FDLR militia in Uvira, a town in DR Congo's South Kivu Province.

Environmental experts and activists have slammed plans for carbon and tourism projects in an Indonesian park that’s home to ...

The Trump administration’s cuts to biodiversity funding have imperiled species, habitats and the people who defend both. Now the world is seeking a new way forward ...

For over three decades, Sam Mwandha has safeguarded Uganda’s forests, wildlife, and communities, leaving a legacy of integrity, dedication, and conservation leadership.

Michael B. Jordan’s triumphant victory at the 98th Academy Awards for his powerhouse dual role in Sinners marks ...