A groundbreaking study reveals that human activities have led to the extinction of around 1,400 bird species, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to…
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John Slapcinsky, manager of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s invertebrate zoology collection, named nine new species of carnivorous land snails found in Papua New…
A groundbreaking study by UCL and international scientists has discovered that just 2.2% of tree species account for half of the trees in tropical forests…
In Brazil’s Cerrado, Vadim Viviani’s research reveals a concerning decline in bioluminescent beetles, primarily due to agricultural practices and artificial lighting. This loss threatens biodiversity…
A team of University of Queensland scientists conducted a biodiversity survey in their Annerley share house, uncovering 1,150 unique species. This finding significantly exceeded the…
A new iguana species, Wang’s garden lizard, has been identified in Asia, featuring unique characteristics and a diverse diet. While not currently threatened, conservation concerns…
Mirlatia arcuata, a newly discovered moth species in Europe, reveals gaps in our knowledge of European Lepidoptera. Its unique characteristics and the mystery surrounding its…
New research supports the concept of the Anthropocene Epoch, a proposed geological time period marked by significant human impact on the Earth. The study analyzed…
New research has uncovered the genetic connections of the legendary killer whale, Old Tom, to modern New Zealand killer whales, suggesting the local extinction of…
Recent research highlights a significant link between Earth’s geological activities, like plate tectonics and river movements, and the evolution of biodiversity, offering a comprehensive view…
Loncovilius edwardsianus crawling in the leaf litter in the Valdivian Temperate Rainforest of Chiloé, Los Lagos, Chile. Credit: Matías Gargiulo, through iNaturalist Researchers have discovered…
New research explores the challenge greenwashing poses to the ‘nature positive’ concept, which aims to halt environmental decline and improve biodiversity. It emphasizes the need…
Researchers have created a DNA ‘time machine’ to analyze the environmental changes in a Danish lake over the past century, revealing significant biodiversity loss due…
UConn undergraduates mapped the DNA of the endangered butternut tree as part of a broader initiative to study overlooked endangered species. The research offers insights…
Researchers propose a synergy between AI and ecology, believing that ecology can inspire more resilient AI and that AI can address global ecological challenges. Mutual…
Paroedura manongavato, a newly described gecko species native to Madagascar, is distinguished by its rock-climbing abilities and critical endangerment due to habitat confinement. Its identification…
The climate crisis has spurred a surge in commercial tree plantations for carbon offset, but these might harm biodiversity and other ecosystem functions, argue researchers.…
A former mining camp shows where shallow mining ponds have overwhelmed a former river system in the La Pampa region of Madre de Dios, Peru.…
Whale bones on South Georgia Island. Credit: Scott Baker, Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University Research shows that 20th-century commercial whaling has left a mark…