Termites Are Guardians of the Soil

Basics By NATALIE ANGIER The giant termite mounds that rise up from the sands of the African savanna are so distinctive it’s tempting to give them names, like “Art Deco…

China Bans Import of Ivory Carvings for One Year

BEIJING — In a move aimed at countering international criticism of skyrocketing Chinese demand for ivory that is decimating African elephant populations, China announced on Thursday a one-year moratorium on…