A hidden wave of fungal disease and lung parasites is putting wild rattlesnakes and other…
Browsing: Conservation
Conservation is the science and practice of protecting Earth’s natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity from degradation and loss. It encompasses efforts to preserve wildlife habitats, combat climate change, restore damaged ecosystems, and sustainably manage land and water. Drawing from ecology, environmental science, and policy, conservation research seeks solutions to pressing environmental challenges while balancing the needs of nature and society. This page presents the latest scientific studies and innovations in conservation, spotlighting strategies to safeguard the planet’s biological richness for future generations.
Sweden’s celebrated wolverine recovery program is losing momentum, raising concerns about the future of one…
DNA taken from elephant dung revealed that Angola’s elephants living at high elevations belong to…
Cape leopards are small, genetically distinct, and locally adapted, making them a conservation priority in…
Goldfish may seem harmless—but under the right conditions, they can quietly transform entire ecosystems. A…
A frog species known since 1838 may actually be several different species, according to a…
A new study sheds light on the hidden lives of coastal marten. Researchers at Oregon…
Humans are often described as “super-predators,” but wildlife may not respond to us as uniformly…
A newly named Australian tree nicknamed the “zombie tree” cannot reproduce because of a deadly…
Releasing rescued slow lorises back into the wild may sound heroic, but most don’t survive.…
Marine researchers were astonished by the size of a centuries-old black coral discovered in Fiordland.…
A juvenile great white shark was captured off the coast of Spain, leading researchers to…
A study finds that shelterbelts in Japan’s wet farmlands boost edge-dwelling birds but reduce grassland…
Laser spectroscopy has enabled non-invasive chemical analysis of Darwin’s preserved specimens, improving long-term museum conservation.…
Scientists have revealed how corals anchor themselves to reefs through a multi-step biological process. The…
By reading tiny footprints, scientists can now track hidden mammals and spot ecosystem trouble early.…
Pumas are back in Patagonia, penguins are paying a price—but climate-driven breeding failures may be…
In Yellowstone, cougars coexist with wolves by changing what they eat and where they hunt,…