Conservation
Which Lost Species May be Found Again? Huge Study Reveals Clues
There are 856 mammal, bird, amphibian and reptile species currently missing—but researchers continue to search
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Conservation
Coast Redwoods Are Enduring, Adaptable Marvels
Redwoods, like all trees, are engineered marvels that offer life lessons about adapting over time
Conservation
What’s Missing from the Emoji Animal Kingdom?
In the digital age, some scientists argue the emojisphere should better represent Earth’s biosphere—tardigrades, flatworms and all
Conservation
Coming Soon: The Biggest Biodiversity Issues of 2024
Low-carbon fertilizer, printable DNA, bird-bashing buildings and a dozen other trends could greatly help or hurt biodiversity in 2024
Conservation
Kākāpō Parrots Are Flightless, Adorable and Making a Comeback
DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring New Zealand's endangered kākāpō
Ecology
Turns Out Undersea Kelp Forests Are Crucial to Salmon
The beloved fish that feed orcas and humans depend on kelp forests’ unique habitat.
Endangered Species
Cats Kill a Staggering Number of Species across the World
Domestic cats are cherished human companions, but a new study shows the enormous breadth of species the felines prey on when they are left to roam freely
Conservation
Polar Bear Dens Are Hard for Humans to See, but Drone-Mounted Radar Can Help
As humans encroach on polar bear habitats, new tools such as drone-mounted radar can prevent us from disrupting the hidden dens where bears give birth
Climate Change
The Amazon’s Record-Breaking Drought Is about More Than Climate Change
The Amazon rain forest is in the middle of a record-breaking drought because of deforestation, El Niño and climate change
Conservation
Invasive ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Being Sterilized in Colombia
To deal with invasive hippos that were brought to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar—and that threaten the country’s biodiversity—the nation’s government is sterilizing, exporting and euthanizing the animals ...
Climate Change
Great Lakes Fish Are Moving North with Climate Change. But Can They Adapt Fast Enough?
The first fish came to the Great Lakes after glacial retreat created them thousands of years ago. Now those fish are on the move again.
Endangered Species
How AI Can Help Save Endangered Species
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to fight biodiversity loss by analysing vast amounts of data, monitoring ecosystems and spotting trends over time
Conservation
New Wildlife Tracker Powers Itself as Animals Walk, Trot and Run
A battery-free GPS may change the game for tracking elusive animals
Conservation
The World’s Most Frightening Animal Sounds like This
Lions, tigers, bears: this creature sends all of those beasts running for the hills.
Conservation
We Need to Think about Conservation on a Different Timescale
Restoring habitats to how they were centuries ago, not years ago, could mean more successful conservation efforts
Conservation
Scientists Argue Conservation Is under Threat in Indonesia
Researchers have been banned from working in Indonesia’s tropical rain forests after the government disagreed with their scientific conclusions.
Conservation
Millions of Mosquitoes Will Rain Down on Hawaii to Save an Iconic Bird
Hawaii’s brightly colored honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction, and bacteria could be the key to saving them
Endangered Species
Wind Energy Could Get Safer for Bats with New Research
Wind turbines threaten several bat species, but the Biden administration is funding research to reduce casualties
Climate Change
World Governments Recommit to 2030 Goals to Save Humanity
United Nations secretary-general António Guterres is proposing a $500-billion annual stimulus package to meet the Sustainable Development Goals to preserve the environment and end poverty and hunger...
Conservation
Biodiversity Flourishes in Historic Lawn Turned Wildflower Meadow
An experiment at the University of Cambridge highlights the environmental cost of a well-manicured lawn
