Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln studied North America’s fossil record over 66 million years,…
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the vast range of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity that sustain life and ecological balance. It is crucial for ecosystem health, resilience, and the services nature provides—such as clean air, water, food, and climate regulation. Biodiversity is currently under threat from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and invasive species, prompting urgent scientific efforts to understand and protect it. Stay informed with the latest research on biodiversity trends, conservation strategies, and the interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Oyster sanctuaries in Chesapeake Bay are enhancing oyster populations and marine biodiversity, despite the presence…
Researchers developed TetrapodTraits, a comprehensive database featuring over 33,000 tetrapod species, aimed at enhancing global…
A new venomous snake species, Ovophis jenkinsi, was discovered in Yunnan, known for its aggressive…
Preserving biodiversity hotspots, which constitute only 1.22% of the Earth’s land surface, could halt extinctions…
A study identifies over 3,700 species at risk of extinction due to natural disasters, with…
Culebra Island, located near Puerto Rico, boasts diverse marine ecosystems with extensive coral reefs protected…
A study using foraminifera fossils suggests that shifts in marine community structures can predict future…
Prehistoric worms’ burrowing activities on ocean floors released oxygen, fostering the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event,…
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington, the University of…
A team of around 90 international experts advocate urgent action against the escalating threat of…
In São Paulo, Brazil, the Silver croaker, an invasive species, has become the predominant fish…
Despite marine sponges being widespread on our planet, their biodiversity and distribution is still poorly…
According to an international team of forest scientists, a type of forest that has been…
Researchers suggest that governments adopt a novel approach to quantify the benefits of preserving biodiversity…
A comprehensive meta-analysis examines the success of various conservation interventions globally and across different time…
In the country’s southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora…
Are you a sports enthusiast or a homebody? Punctual or perpetually tardy? The animal kingdom…