Biodiversity origins, threats and conservation in the Western Ghats
Convention on Biological Diversity. India — Country Profile. cbd.int https://www.cbd.int/countries/profile?country=in (2026). Myers, N., Mittermeier, R. A., Mittermeier, C.…
Northern quolls moved to north Queensland refuge as population dwindles
A team of ecologists is capturing and relocating female northern quolls to a north Queensland safe haven to…
Afforestation and reforestation support coupled gains in soil life and carbon storage worldwide
Bastin, J. F. et al. The global tree restoration potential. Science 365, 76–79 (2019). Article CAS PubMed Google…
Arthropods Lag Far Behind Other Animals in Conservation Assessment and Protection, Study Shows
Most U.S. insects and arachnids remain unassessed for conservation risk, and even many known at-risk species lack legal…
Fighting Fire With Fire Could Save Giant Sequoias
A forester sprays a giant sequoia during a controlled burn in 2009 in Kings Canyon National Park. About…
Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults
Published in Phytotherapy Research, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved 1,002 adults and concluded Ixoreal Biomed Inc’s KSM-66…
Genomic insights into the persistence of Nubian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis) in conflict-affected South Sudan
Daskin, J. H. & Pringle, R. M. Warfare and wildlife declines in Africa’s protected areas. Nature 553, 328–332…
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later…
Ecology photo competition showcases wild cuttlefish, birds and science
A damsel fly peeking out of a window in a leaf has taken out the top prize in…
Linking international technical specifications for acoustic characterization of marine energy converter sounds with environmental compliance criteria
Harvesting power from the ocean is an important initiative for meeting global energy demands, ensuring energy security, providing…
The race to save Australia’s rare rosella spider orchid
In a small green shed about an hour out of Melbourne, dozens of pot plants sit on a…
Stupid Hot: Heat Waves Are Making Animals More Aggressive, Forgetful and Less Alert
Illustration: ZME Science. On scorching days in South Africa’s Kalahari, female southern pied babblers can have trouble solving…