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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    Scientists are testing a surprising approach to fighting hunger in one of the poorest places on Earth
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    Madagascar is reeling from political unrest. But there’s another problem that no one’s talking about.

    By Benji Jones
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    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
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    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
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    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
    Down to Earth
    Scientists made a mind-blowing discovery more than 30,000 feet under the Pacific OceanScientists made a mind-blowing discovery more than 30,000 feet under the Pacific Ocean
    Down to Earth

    The communities of sea creatures push the boundaries of what we know about life.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Motion cameras were set up in the jungles of Guatemala — and they captured something incredibleMotion cameras were set up in the jungles of Guatemala — and they captured something incredible
    Down to Earth

    These (literal) thirst traps are helping wild animals beat the heat.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    What the heck is “corn sweat” and is it making the Midwest more dangerous?What the heck is “corn sweat” and is it making the Midwest more dangerous?
    Down to Earth

    It’s pretty much just as gross as it sounds.

    By Benji Jones

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