Latest Biodiversity stories from Environment.
New research indicates that the size of trees, rather than their age, may play a significant role in the recovery of habitats for the endangered Indiana bat, a species protected since 1967.
New findings indicate that long-term conservation policies could play a crucial role in restoring freshwater ecosystems and mitigating severe species loss.
A nearly 50-year dataset highlights the declining presence of southern resident killer whales in Puget Sound, while Bigg's killer whales are becoming more common in the area.
A recent expedition in Inútil Bay, Tierra del Fuego, sheds light on the underwater ecosystems and rich biodiversity of seaweed forests, despite challenging conditions.
A recent report raises alarms about the treatment of detainees at Camp East Montana, highlighting potential mismanagement and safety issues since its inception.
Research indicates that mother mice pass down their learned fear of snakes to their young, shedding light on animal behavior and conservation efforts.
The ongoing discussion about economic growth in low-income countries highlights the potential for development to coexist with environmental conservation efforts.
Tropical coral reefs, vital for ocean biodiversity, are increasingly threatened by rising seawater temperatures, which may disrupt oxygen flow before visible bleaching occurs.
While intensive agriculture threatens global biodiversity, the role of algae in farmland is often overlooked. Recent studies reveal a hidden diversity of algae in wheat fields across various seasons.
Recent analysis highlights that Indonesia's coral ecosystems are increasingly threatened by cold events, in addition to the well-documented heat waves.
A new breeding centre at a Melbourne zoo aims to ensure the survival of the critically endangered Victorian grassland earless dragon, a species at risk of extinction.
At the Regional Ecological Summit, Central Asian countries focused on critical issues like water scarcity, desertification, and biodiversity loss affecting the Caspian Sea.
A recent report highlights the interconnected risks posed by biodiversity loss, climate shocks, and geopolitical conflicts on global food security and financial stability.
In a significant conservation effort, endangered mountain bongos have been flown from a Czech zoo back to their native habitat in Kenya, where fewer than 100 remain in the wild.
A new dominant green variant of wall lizards, referred to as 'Hulk' lizards, is outcompeting traditional yellow and orange morphs, raising concerns about biodiversity.
A global initiative aims to plant over 1 trillion trees this decade to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity, but survival rates pose significant challenges.
As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the exclusion zone's ecological recovery is overshadowed by new threats stemming from geopolitical tensions.
Strategic angle: Cactus enthusiasts are working tirelessly to protect endangered species from environmental threats.
Strategic angle: Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.
Strategic angle: Citing the Iran war, the administration let oil companies take actions that are likely to threaten an endangered whale.