Britain’s ecosystems are under siege not by an invading army, but by silent, creeping threats that could reshape its biodiversity within a decade. A new expert-led report has identified 145 non-native species lurking on the horizon, with 20 posing the highest risk to native wildlife, infrastructure, and even human health. From ravenous salmon to tree-destroying ...
Buried deep within European museum archives, amidst thousands of mounted insects, was a secret that had the potential to rechart our definition of biodiversity in one of the most imperiled ecosystems on Earth. Researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin have discovered 40 previously unknown moth species in the Philippines, all entirely new to science. ...
Canals used for irrigation, transportation, and drinking water are becoming killing fields for animals all over the world. From Argentina’s dry plains to Mexico’s wetlands and Spain’s fields, animals are being drowned in these man-made waterways in alarming numbers. And even though the losses are astronomical, the problem continues to go largely unaddressed by policymakers ...
The haunting cry of a wolf has rung out throughout Yellowstone for hundreds of years a cry that once disappeared from the park but now is a symbol of conservation achievement. Now, the same cry is opening up a new frontier in the study of wildlife, with the help of artificial intelligence. Through a first-of-its-kind ...
Scientists assumed for decades that the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) was one widespread species along Mexico’s Pacific coast, all the way to Venezuela, and across the Caribbean. But a revolutionary genetic study has destroyed that illusion by finding that two relict populations are completely separate species lurking in plain sight on the islands of Banco ...
Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing all species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystems they form. This diversity is not only vital for the stability of ecosystems but also plays a crucial role in human health. The link between biodiversity and disease prevention is a ...
Habitat destruction is a leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide. It refers to the process by which natural habitats are rendered functionally unable to support the species that have adapted to them. This transformation leads to the displacement or destruction of its biological communities. Understanding the impact of habitat destruction is crucial, as it directly ...
Rainforests, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” are integral to maintaining the balance of life on our planet. These rich, vibrant ecosystems are home to an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna, many of which exist nowhere else. Covering only about 6% of Earth’s surface, rainforests play an outsized role in ...
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form is essential for ecosystem stability, human survival, and cultural heritage. However, it faces unprecedented threats, particularly from climate change. As temperatures rise and weather patterns shift, ecosystems are being disrupted, endangering countless species. This article explores the challenges ...
Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography
