Mar. 18, 2025 — Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The legal wildlife trade is worth $220 billion annually and involves at least 70,000 species, yet data on its sustainability is scarce ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. A new finding underscores ...

De-extinction — the science of resurrecting extinct species — is progressing in leaps and bounds. Here are six creatures that researchers could bring back to life.

Euan Ritchie receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action. Euan is a Councillor within the Biodiversity Council, a member of ...

Give a gift that will help protect the future of nature. Make a symbolic adoption in support of WWF's global efforts. We protect wildlife because they inspire us. But we also focus our efforts on ...

• Invasive alien species (IAS) are animals, plants, or other organisms that are introduced into places outside of their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity and in some cases ...

Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an ecosystem and have established there causing ecological damage. The study of invasive species involves questions about the ...

The Ocean Census project has identified 866 new marine species, many from the deep seas, less than two years since its launch. The project announced its findings on March 10, marking the first ...

Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are still at risk. Severe threats from humans have left just over 1,800 pandas in the wild. The panda, with its distinctive ...