Blog posts

In addition to our scientific, technical, and policy publications, CCI regularly writes posts for Defenders’ blog, Wild Without End. We collect those posts here.

First Water From Air, Now Power From Air?!

We’re all aware of the grave threats that face biodiversity around the world and, in turn, threaten human society. But new technology may be among the solutions!

Skype a Scientist

Defenders’ scientists in the Center of Conservation Innovation have joined the growing force of scientists using technology to connect with classrooms around the country. The program is appropriately named Skype A Scientist and works like a matching …

Tracking Love in the Wild: The Lengths Wildlife Go to for Love

It’s a tale as old as time: girl travels halfway around the world in search of someone she hasn’t even met yet. In a crowded sea of faces she finds them, their eyes lock, and …a week goes by with no call. After a few months, she crawls up onto the …

Funding a Future for Wildlife

On February 6, 2020, Jacob Malcom, Director of the Center for Conservation Innovation at Defenders of Wildlife, testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee.

New to the Neighborhood: Defining Habitat

For threatened and endangered species, a range shift or a move into areas they previously didn’t occupy can bring great challenges. Climate change, invasive species, and ever-encroaching human development can all cause a shift in habitability of …

Solar Power for Pollinators

Solar energy could be a Swiss Army knife in helping to save imperiled wildlife. Climate change is an obvious cause for renewable energy development, as solar and other forms reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping to minimize the impacts of climate …