The endangered Hawaiian duck, or koloa, the only endemic duck remaining on the main Hawaiian…
Browsing: Biodiversity
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.
Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, surprisingly cute warty pink octopuses creep along the seafloor. But…
First-ever photos and footage of silver-backed chevrotain confirm the first rediscovery of lost mammal on…
You’ve probably seen a lichen, even if you didn’t realize it. If you’ve ever meandered…
Jack Longino is a global ant expert and has traveled the world documenting and discovering…
The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented…
Scientists have linked the decline in Arctic sea ice to the emergence of a deadly…
A new global assessment shows that human impacts have greatly reduced plant-fungus symbioses, which play…
In the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa, conditions can be difficult for crops. Plants…
Extinct species rediscovered in Winterhoek mountains, South Africa, after 200 years. Last seen in 1804,…
A team of Russian researchers from Tyumen State University together with foreign colleagues studied the…
There’s no place like home: Many insects moving north in response to climate change find…
An international team of researchers has taken a comprehensive look at the genomes of all…
While monitoring of cryptic and elusive tiny creatures, such as pygmy seahorses that measure only…
Pax, Latin for ‘peace’ made its way into the scientific name of a new coral…
Plants are evolutionary champions, dominating Earth’s ecosystems for more than a billion years and making…
The first complete genetic sequences of individual mountain lions point the way to better conservation…
Decades of fieldwork uncover hissing and strike-warning impersonations by toad. The first study of a…