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Published Elephant ecosystems in decline - Elephant Ecosystems in Decline: Understanding the Causes and Consequences



Global space for Asian elephant habitats has been in rapid decline since the 1700s, a new report rev...
Published New research reveals 12 ways aquaculture can benefit the environment - New Research Reveals 12 Ways Aquaculture Can Benefit the Environment


Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic plants and animals, contributes to biodiversity and habitat l ...
Published Fewer moths, more flies - Fewer Moths, More Flies: The Impact of Climate Change on Insect Populations


In the far north of the planet, climate change is clearly noticeable. A new study now shows that in...
Published Better metric for prioritizing conservation of 'evolutionarily distinctive' species - Better Metric for Prioritizing Conservation of 'Evolutionarily Distinctive' Species


Researchers have published an updated metric for prioritizing species' conservation that incorporate...
Published Scientists show how we can anticipate rather than react to extinction in mammals - Scientists Show How We Can Anticipate Rather Than React to Extinction in Mammals



Most conservation efforts are reactive. Typically, a species must reach threatened status before act...
Published Deforestation in the tropics linked to a reduction in rainfall - Deforestation in the Tropics Linked to a Reduction in Rainfall


Deforestation is resulting in reduced rainfall across large parts of the tropics, according to new r...
Published Cryo conservation: A cool solution to saving species from extinction - Cryo Conservation: A Cool Solution to Saving Species from Extinction



In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal pop ...
Published Global analysis on pollinators in cities: Wild bees and butterflies are at particular risk - Global Analysis on Pollinators in Cities: Wild Bees and Butterflies are at Particular Risk



Butterflies are being hit hardest by urban growth. Shrinking habitats and food availability are caus...
Published Detecting the impact of drought on plants with user-friendly and inexpensive techniques - Detecting the Impact of Drought on Plants with User-Friendly and Inexpensive Techniques


Climate change is aggravating the impact of droughts -- one of the factors that only affect plant ph...
Published Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest - Marine Heatwaves Decimate Sea Urchins, Molluscs and More at Rottnest


Researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of invertebrates...
Published Amazon mammals threatened by climate change - Amazon Mammals Threatened by Climate Change


Most land-based mammals in the Brazilian Amazon are threatened by climate change and the savannizati...
Published Reducing pesticide pollution and the intensity of harvesting can increase crop yield and contribute to climate change mitigation - Reducing Pesticide Pollution and Harvesting Intensity to Increase Crop Yield and Mitigate Climate Change


Researchers have found that carbon sequestration and plant resilience as well as forage pasture yiel...
Published Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans - Rodent Extinctions in Hispaniola May Have Been Caused by Humans


Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean. Today, only one rodent...
Published Mapping the middle ground: Balancing mining activities with survival of Utah's rare plants - Mapping the Middle Ground: Balancing Mining Activities with Survival of Utah's Rare Plants



A research team is mapping out new modeling strategies so that proposed energy development and the m...
Published Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders - Prescribed Burns Encourage Foul-Smelling Invaders



Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new resea...
Published Groundbreaking images of root chemicals offer new insights on plant growth - Groundbreaking Images of Root Chemicals Offer New Insights on Plant Growth



Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemic...
Published Thousands of native plants are unphotographed, and citizen scientists can help fill the gaps - Thousands of Native Plants are Unphotographed, and Citizen Scientists Can Help Fill the Gaps


New research finds almost 4000 Australian plant species have not been photographed before in the wil...
Published Climate change threatens lemurs on Madagascar - Climate Change Threatens Lemurs on Madagascar


Even supposedly adaptable mammal species face increased risk of extinction. ABSTRACT: Climate Change...
Published 'Zero plant extinction' is possible, says plant ecologist - Zero Plant Extinction is Possible, Says Plant Ecologist



Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plant...
Published Uncovering plant invasions in the tropics - Uncovering Plant Invasions in the Tropics


An international collaboration of scientists has created the first inventory of flora introduced to...