A new article introduces a science-based operational framework developed by researchers from several universities and the Danish Biodiversity Council. The framework can help countries assess their ...

CHENNAI: The role of local communities in biodiversity conservation and climate action is neither marginal nor superficial, ...

A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for restoration. "There is a lot of talk about deforestation and biodiversity loss ...

Even in the ultra-dry Atacama Desert, tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are thriving in surprising diversity. Scientists found ...

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Mexico’s sundry landscapes have few parallels. Straddling the northern boundary of the Tropic of Cancer, the country boasts ...

As of 2026, more than 80% of the world’s oceans are still unmapped and unexplored. We know more about the face of the moon ...

The planet is becoming greener, but scientists warn that forests with fast-growing trees are more fragile and less resilient.

For every recognized vertebrate species, there are on average two unrecognized, or "cryptic" species, according to a new study led by University of ...

How ancient gene transfers, genomes, and pollination shaped moths and butterflies - and why their sudden decline is raising ...

Mangroves serve as breeding and nursery grounds for numerous marine species. Their tangled roots provide shelter for young fish, crabs, and shrimp, protecting them from predators. Many commercial ...

Biodiversity is changing across the planet, yet governments still lack the robust, consistent data needed to track these changes and guide effective conservation. Now, a new study led by the ...