Scientists with the Missouri Botanical Garden and collaborators have stumbled upon a remarkable new orchid species in Central Madagascar. This orchid, boasting a record-setting nectar… Read More »Spectacular new orchid discovery in Madagascar requires urgent conservation
Leatherback sea turtles, the largest of all living turtles, undertake extensive migrations that can span multiple years. They travel from subtropical and tropical nesting locations… Read More »Leatherbacks discovered feeding in New Atlantic Corridor
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and… Read More »Biology
Climate change poses a significant and escalating threat to biodiversity, impacting ecosystems around the world. As global temperatures rise, weather patterns shift, and sea levels… Read More »The impact of climate change on biodiversity
At the end of the last Ice Age, many iconic species became extinct—including the steppe bison, the wooly rhinoceros, the Irish elk, and the dire… Read More »Muskoxen survived ice age extinction due to unique genetic adaptations
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It’s known for its reddish-brown fur, long tail,… Read More »Red panda
Recent research indicates that the construction of new hydroelectric power plants in Brazil’s Southern region could have significant consequences for the habitat of Phrynops williamsi,… Read More »New study shows hydropower development could threaten over 30% of a vulnerable turtle’s habitat
In a recent discovery, a new spiny mouse species has been found in Ecuador, marking the 14th addition to its genus in the last five… Read More »New species of spiny mouse discovered in Ecuador
A recent research paper published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B utilized environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to examine the communities of fish and… Read More »eDNA metabarcoding reveals freshwater connectivity
Ecologists have made a remarkable discovery regarding environmental DNA (eDNA) and its implications for species conservation and management. They’ve found that the genetic material species… Read More »EDNA can now detect genetic variation within species, opening new possibilities for conservation
The impact of social influence on rule-breaking behavior can extend to fields like conservation, where people might make harmful decisions for the environment due to… Read More »How social influence can lead to conservation rule-breaking
A fresh group of gray wolves has emerged in California’s Sierra Nevada, a few hundred miles away from any previously known population of this endangered… Read More »New pack of gray wolves found in California’s Sierra Nevada
In the lush Atlantic forest of Brazil, Northern muriquis, a critically endangered species of monkey, face an uncertain future. Understanding their mating behaviors is crucial… Read More »Scientists use poop to study endangered monkeys’ mating behavior
Oregon State University research shows that despite four decades of conservation spending exceeding $9 billion in inflation-adjusted tax dollars, wild salmon and steelhead stocks in… Read More »Conservation spending over decades has not boosted wild salmon and steelhead populations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) scientists have released a highly detailed map of… Read More »Scientists sequence rusty patched bumble bee genome in effort to save endangered species
The pangolin, a unique mammal resembling a mix between an aardvark and an armadillo, holds many mysteries that scientists have yet to unravel. In a… Read More »Scientists discover new insights into Pangolins’ Biology
Chimpanzees and other primate species in Uganda’s Kibale National Park are facing a concerning issue as they are being exposed to a mixture of harmful… Read More »Chimpanzees exposed to harmful chemicals in kibale National Park
New research suggests that it is now possible to sequence human DNA from minimal environmental sources such as water, sand, and air. This groundbreaking discovery… Read More »New method for extracting human DNA from the environment
Throughout history, the color purple has been closely associated with nobility in cultures around the world, and Japan is no exception. However, the unique murasaki… Read More »Preserving murasaki: The fight to safeguard Japan’s noble purple hue
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have conducted a study on the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot, shedding light on the factors that contribute to… Read More »New study finds weight at nestling stage predicts survival of orange-bellied parrots