Study compared different methodologies using dung, DNA analysis, and camera traps. A team of scientists…
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.
Highlights Need to Protect Orangutan Habitat Wild orangutans are known for their ability to survive…
Map reveals existence of specialized immune cells in corals for the first time. Researchers at…
Expanding Gene Conservation Units to insects and plants could boost UK biodiversity and climate resilience,…
Genetic Insights into the Sumatran Rhino’s Future A study led by researchers at the Centre…
A new study warns that relocating endangered species, such as freshwater mussels, may unintentionally spread…
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture…
Targeted conservation and modern technology can reverse declines and safeguard species. The ocean’s mammals are…
First Comprehensive Review on the Growing Global Phenomenon of Firefly Tourism Firefly beetles rank among…
A major global review of recreational hunting reveals both benefits and harms to biodiversity and…
Protected Areas Reduce Global Deforestation but Fall Short of Fully Preventing It A survey of…
Satellite images processed with the help of computer algorithms are a promising new tool for…
World-first study shows episodic human events trigger animal movement. For the first time, scientists have…
A bird-loving farmer living near Florida’s Pelican Island helped spur the creation of a national…
The “4Rs” framework—Refrain, Reduce, Restore, Renew—offers a practical path for governments, businesses, and individuals to…
A small mouse rediscovered on a volcano that erupted 30 years ago provides hope for…
A new study reveals that proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean could…
Global team of scientists, including UCLA’s Daniel Blumstein, points to environmental, population and political challenges.…