Accelerating coral assisted evolution to keep pace with climate change
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Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system
Bird populations in North America have dropped by 15 per cent in the last 40 years, according to…
European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction
Published on 11/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Despite their prickly exterior, European hedgehogs are extremely vulnerable. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Populations…
‘Very lucky to have witnessed this’
Wildlife conservationists are celebrating after capturing footage of a rare species deep in the Ladakh region of northern…
Predator–prey interactions as drivers of cognitive evolution
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Extreme events and river biodiversity under climate change
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Return of Sardinia’s griffon vultures hailed as one of Italy’s greatest conservation success stories
Sardinia’s griffon vultures were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of 2010. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The population…
Bending back the curve of shark and ray biodiversity loss
Rockström, J. et al. A safe operating space for humanity. Nature 461, 472–475 (2009). Article Google Scholar Richardson,…
How weather, climate change and human presence are taking their toll on hiking trails
Over the past few years, hiking trails have become one of the most popular tourist attractions. They are…
Soil biodiversity effects on ecosystems
Anthony, M. A., Bender, S. F. & Van Der Heijden, M. G. A. Enumerating soil biodiversity. Proc. Natl…
Ecological processes shaping Antarctic terrestrial biodiversity change
Lee, J. R. et al. Climate change drives expansion of Antarctic ice-free habitat. Nature 547, 49–54 (2017). Article …
Lizard matchmaking and decoupling: Positive environmental stories from 2025
Do you share our anxiety about the state of the planet? As green journalists, we are all too…