Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals with many more yet to be known. They all play vital roles in each other, their ecosystems, and the planet's overall health and ...

Many young adults are familiar with common species such as dandelions or sparrows. In contrast, plants and birds typical of ...

The latest State of the World’s Plants and Fungi report reveals the extent of the biodiversity crisis and highlights how ...

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. These are the ...

Biodiversity conservation is critical for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and climate stability. It supports ecosystems that provide food, water, and resources, especially in developing ...

Researchers have documented 115 edible forest species and a wealth of indigenous ecological knowledge in one of Africa's most ...

Experts in UK digitise specimens collected over past two centuries – raising hope of potential medical breakthroughs ...

Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an ...

Earth’s habitats are facing a big increase in the number of alien species they have to deal with. These are organisms transported beyond their original habitats as a result of human activities, where ...