New, groundbreaking research shows how, at a local scale, agricultural research and development led to improved crop varieties that resulted in global benefits to the environment and food system ...

Across the tree of life, human activities are accelerating declines in biological species diversity, from deserts to oceans ...

Forest fragmentation is considered one of the main threats to biodiversity. Many believe this primarily affects small creatures like amphibians and small mammals, while mobile creatures such as birds ...

It's a troubling indicator of greater issues. Experts sound alarm after returning to search for one of the world's most ...

Researchers led by Grueber analyzed genetic data from 628 species, revealing declines even in non-threatened populations.

Jaguar have always disregarded national borders, but some threats are keeping the big cats contained within the territories that they inhabits. The spread of extensive monoculture plantations, illegal ...

The study found that increased dryness reduces plant diversity, especially after droughts. Rainfall boosts diversity during ...