The Leyte Chorus Frog is a rare, non-reproducing hybrid caused by deforestation-driven overlap between two…
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.
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…
New research on the feeding habits of the desert rat-kangaroo could help locate the possibly…
Remote cameras were deployed in the Arctic mountains across nearly a decade; Valuable footage of…
Scientists are using AI and remote sensing to create a real-time coral reef monitoring system,…
Only about 50 Apennine brown bears remain in the wild, and new research sheds light…
The critically endangered whitefin swellshark, a little-known deep-sea species, faces a grim future as climate…
A UF study analyzed python removal data, identifying optimal survey conditions and key locations for…
New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and…
FAU, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Natural History Museum have joined forces to…
Conservationists see hopeful signs despite an overall decline in genetic diversity. In the most extensive…
Researcher have made pivotal advancements in the conservation of the Sulphur-crested and Yellow-crested cockatoos by…
Ghana’s once-thriving Upper Guinean forests are in peril, with human activity, fires, and economic pressures…