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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    Climate
    This beloved animal is back from the brink of extinction — with one big caveatThis beloved animal is back from the brink of extinction — with one big caveat
    Climate

    Decades of protection helped these sea creatures recover. So why are some scientists worried?

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    What scientists saw underwater in Florida left them “shocked” — and devastatedWhat scientists saw underwater in Florida left them “shocked” — and devastated
    Climate

    Two incredibly valuable animals are now “functionally extinct” in Florida. That should alarm all of us.

    By Benji Jones
    Miankina amin’ny ranomasina izy ireo mba hivelomany. Saingy ankehitriny, miharava ny aina ao an-dranomasina.
    Climate

    Ny fiarovana ny tontolo iainana dia matetika nampifandona ny natiora sy ny olona mahantra. Mitady làlana vaovao i Madagasikara.

    By Benji Jones
    Scientists are testing a surprising approach to fighting hunger in one of the poorest places on Earth
    Climate

    Madagascar is reeling from political unrest. But there’s another problem that no one’s talking about.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    Listen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — messageListen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — message
    Climate

    Her last interviews are essential listening for everyone.

    By Benji Jones
    The most miraculous animal migration is happening in the middle of New York City
    Down to Earth

    If we can help these creatures flourish in NYC, we can help them anywhere.

    By Benji Jones
    The search for Earth’s most mysterious creatures is turning up extraordinary results
    Down to Earth

    Scientists are looking for the “dark matter” of the animal kingdom — and it’s revealing how little we know about life on Earth.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    The strange reason why the Trump administration suddenly cares about these birdsThe strange reason why the Trump administration suddenly cares about these birds
    Down to Earth

    Surprise! It probably has nothing to do with saving animals.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Scientists warn that climate change could wipe out more than half of these beloved animalsScientists warn that climate change could wipe out more than half of these beloved animals
    Down to Earth

    Herds in North America will likely be hit the hardest.

    By Benji Jones
    The US has a bullfrog problem
    Down to Earth

    Invasive bullfrogs are spreading in the West. Here’s why scientists are so alarmed.

    By Benji Jones