Mongabay was founded in 1999 by Rhett Ayers Butler, an economist who wanted to increase "interest in and appreciation of wildlands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging local and global trends in technology, economics, and finance on conservation and development". Butler launched Mongabay.com, an environmental news website, to share his passion for rainforests and raise awareness about the threats they face. Today, Mongabay is owned and operated by the Mongabay.org Corporation, a non-profit organization based in Menlo Park, California.Mongabay primarily covers environmental science, energy, and green design news, with a strong focus on tropical rainforests, deforestation, and conservation. While they don't report on traditional sports or entertainment, they do explore how these sectors intersect with environmental issues when relevant. Mongabay delivers its content through its website, which is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Indonesian, Portuguese, Hindi, and French.**One interesting fact**: Despite starting as a one-man operation run by Rhett Butler from his apartment, Mongabay has grown into a multinational media organization with nearly 50 staff members and over 350 correspondents in more than 50 countries. The website now receives over 100 million views per year, making it one of the most popular conservation news sources on the internet.