The Monte Gordo Grasshopper, a rare living fossil, was found again in Cape Verde, revealing…
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.
Genetic research on the rare saola shows two populations with valuable diversity. Combining them in…
New research shows that rising salinity in coastal lagoons is reshaping ecosystems, but restoring freshwater…
A new butterfly species, Satyrium curiosolus, has been discovered in Alberta. Isolated for millennia, it…
Saharan mustard threatens desert plant diversity and hampers recovery from climate fluctuations. Once believed to…
A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect…
Some birds with large ranges or big brains may be more vulnerable to climate change…
High fledgling survival in American Kestrels suggests adult mortality and migration risks may better explain…
A phytoplankton bloom harmed marine habitats, reduced the availability of nutritious prey for bottlenose dolphins,…
Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as…
Originally made up of two distinct herds, researchers now believe the Yellowstone bison should be…
The Leyte Chorus Frog is a rare, non-reproducing hybrid caused by deforestation-driven overlap between two…
Mountaintops host some of the world’s most diverse butterfly species, but climate change could transform…
Massive and energy-hungry, elephants face real challenges in navigating their landscapes. New research using over…
Conservation scientists are challenging the old-school mindset of preserving natural areas in a fixed, untouched…
The blue-headed quail dove is a uniquely ancient species with no close relatives and is…
Data shows that while retention bans are a positive first step, they alone won’t be…
Butterfly populations in the U.S. declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020, with 13 times…