Assignment Earth Video

In Grand Teton National Park, volunteers help to manage congested roadside "wildlife jams" and patrol campgrounds to avoid dangerous bear-human conflicts. Full Story »

Living inside wildlife reserves in India, tribal people suffer from attacks by bears, wild boars, elephants and snakes much more frequently than by tigers and leopards. Full Story »

A prison in Kenya goes green, using sustainable systems including biogas produced by waste material, replacing fuelwood. Full Story »

White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a poorly understood condition that, in the two years since its discovery, has spread to at least seven northeastern states and killed as many as half a million bats. Full Story »

Mumbai is a large, bustling, crowded city. But little known is that it also hosts one of the world's largest populations of flamingos. Full Story »

To protect a spectacular mountain chain in western Wyoming, a new federal law blocks oil and gas leasing and allows conservationists to buy drilling rights on existing leases. Full Story »

Counting and banding wild Canada geese in Kentucky is an essential step in setting the limits and length of the hunting season that keeps their numbers in check. Full Story »

Monsoon rains have brought relief in some areas, but the worst drought in memory has shown the need for serious water conservation measures. Full Story »

Sea lions, seals and penguins traumatized by pollution or fishermen's nets are saved by volunteers and charitable foundations patrolling Argentina's coast. Full Story »

Wolves have spread out in the Rocky Mountain states under federal protection, but could eventually face a deadly free-fire zone covering most of Wyoming. Full Story »