Conservation

There are 856 mammal, bird, amphibian and reptile species currently missing—but researchers continue to search

Redwoods, like all trees, are engineered marvels that offer life lessons about adapting over time

In the digital age, some scientists argue the emojisphere should better represent Earth’s biosphere—tardigrades, flatworms and all

Low-carbon fertilizer, printable DNA, bird-bashing buildings and a dozen other trends could greatly help or hurt biodiversity in 2024

DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring New Zealand's endangered kākāpō

The beloved fish that feed orcas and humans depend on kelp forests’ unique habitat.

Domestic cats are cherished human companions, but a new study shows the enormous breadth of species the felines prey on when they are left to roam freely

As humans encroach on polar bear habitats, new tools such as drone-mounted radar can prevent us from disrupting the hidden dens where bears give birth

The Amazon rain forest is in the middle of a record-breaking drought because of deforestation, El Niño and climate change

To deal with invasive hippos that were brought to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar—and that threaten the country’s biodiversity—the nation’s government is sterilizing, exporting and euthanizing the animals 

The first fish came to the Great Lakes after glacial retreat created them thousands of years ago. Now those fish are on the move again.

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to fight biodiversity loss by analysing vast amounts of data, monitoring ecosystems and spotting trends over time