The Syr Darya sturgeon, unseen since the 1960s, is now at the center of a high-stakes mission led by researchers who believe the species may have escaped extinction. The Syr Darya sturgeon is the ...

As any visitor will learn by travelling along the banks of the Syr Darya River, the Fergana Valley has been shaped by its privileged geographical setting, attracting people—it is one of the most ...