Drawing together an array of interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle…
Browsing: Ecology
Ecology is the scientific study of how organisms interact with each other and with their environments, from microscopic life to entire ecosystems. It examines the flow of energy and nutrients through food webs, the dynamics of populations and communities, and the impacts of environmental changes—both natural and human-induced. Ecologists seek to understand biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and the balance that sustains life on Earth. Their research informs conservation efforts, climate change responses, and sustainable resource management. This page showcases the latest findings that reveal how life connects and coexists across our planet.
A new meta-analysis across six continents establishes that large wild herbivores affect ecosystems in numerous…
Forests, which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and…
The reintroduction of sea otters in Central California significantly slows erosion, offering a promising, low-cost…
A novel approach by the University of Sydney utilizes artificial scents to deter herbivores from…
Plant biologists have discovered that a unique species of tree fern, exclusive to Panama, has…
Open-source camera and software system records natural animal-view videos with over 90% accuracy. A new…
A collaborative study between the University of East Anglia and the Ocean University of China…
The males of these tiny frogs guard their eggs, which are laid on leaves. Generally,…
Scientists have found that a small number of tree species dominate tropical forests worldwide, challenging…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard…
Firsthand accounts of wolves hunting and successfully capturing a harbor seal, and another instance of…
Local hunters in the Icefjord near Ilulissat are familiar with a special variety of ringed…
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. This…
Scientists have found a way of capturing DNA from snow tracks — a promising non-invasive…
Researchers have mapped the family tree of crocodiles and their extinct relatives to shed new…
A catastrophic event in Chicago, where 1,000 migrating birds died due to collisions with an…
A new study reveals that elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife fear this predator far…