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Between Ecology, Culture and Politics: The Incredible Legacy of Pines

The story of pine trees is a great example of how a single ecosystem can be linked, across the world, to generations of culture and history.

Biodiversity

Pine forest in the fog.

Pine forest in the fog.

Biodiversity

Stay updated on the latest news and insights into the global biodiversity crisis being faced by plant and animal life due to the climate crisis.

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Lionfish in Mayotte.

Lionfish in Mayotte.

The Invasion of the Lionfish: A Silent Marine Crisis

Biodiversity

Dec 1st 20253 mins

Jaguar. Pixabay

Jaguar. Pixabay

International Jaguar Day 2025: All You Need to Know About the Amazon’s Mightiest Apex Predator

Biodiversity

Nov 29th 20254 mins

Bees and butterlies pollinate a purple flower.

Bees and butterlies pollinate a purple flower.

Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think

Biodiversity

Nov 24th 20255 mins

Three toed sloth at the Dallas World Aquarium.

Three toed sloth at the Dallas World Aquarium.

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Endangered Sloths

Biodiversity

Oct 20th 20253 mins

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A hive of honey bees hard at work in the apiary atop the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Jamie Whitten building in Washington.

A hive of honey bees hard at work in the apiary atop the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Jamie Whitten building in Washington.

One Man’s Innovative Solution to Protect Bee Colonies from Flooding

Biodiversity

Dec 2nd 20255 mins

Amazon deforestation

Amazon deforestation

Increasing Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30

Biodiversity

Nov 21st 20254 mins

Sea lions sleeping on the beach in Ecuador.

Sea lions sleeping on the beach in Ecuador.

Leptospirosis Lethal for Two-Thirds of Infected California Sea Lions

Biodiversity

Nov 7th 20253 mins

Aye-aye, the elusive nocturnal lemur of Madagascar.

Aye-aye, the elusive nocturnal lemur of Madagascar.

The Aye-Aye Paradox: Between Preservation and Economic Pressures

Biodiversity

Nov 4th 20255 mins

Ring-tailed lemurs in Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent, England.

Ring-tailed lemurs in Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent, England.

World Lemur Day 2025: Interesting Facts About the ‘Jewel of Madagascar’

Biodiversity

Oct 31st 20253 mins

Animals in the wild.

Animals in the wild.

An IUCN Resolution Recognized Wild Animals as Climate Allies. It Was About Time.

Biodiversity

Oct 27th 20254 mins

The sloth bear is the only bear species adapted to feed primarily on termites and ants.

The sloth bear is the only bear species adapted to feed primarily on termites and ants.

World Sloth Bear Day 2025: 5 Reasons Sloth Bears Have a Hopeful Future

Conservation

Oct 12th 20254 mins

Indo-Pacific bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) in Mayotte.

Indo-Pacific bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) in Mayotte.

Between Species and Worlds: The Hybrid Dolphins of Mayotte

Biodiversity

Oct 8th 20255 mins

endangered species africa

endangered species africa

The Precarious Existence of Critically Endangered Gorillas

Conservation

Sep 24th 20255 mins

Close-up of a green sea turtle swimming beneath the surface in Mayotte.

Close-up of a green sea turtle swimming beneath the surface in Mayotte.

In Pictures – Guardians of the Lagoon: Mayotte’s Green Sea Turtles

Biodiversity

Sep 23rd 20252 mins

A red panda resting on a tree branch.

A red panda resting on a tree branch.

The Untold Story of Red Pandas

Biodiversity

Sep 20th 20255 mins

Yellow-Crested Cockatoo on a tree in Hong Kong Island.

Yellow-Crested Cockatoo on a tree in Hong Kong Island.

Why Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Is Dwindling

Biodiversity

Sep 5th 20258 mins

A blue whale encountered during a tagging expedition by the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute in 2006 near the Channel Islands of California.

A blue whale encountered during a tagging expedition by the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute in 2006 near the Channel Islands of California.

Blue Whales Are Going Silent. Scientists Warn It’s a Cry for Help

Biodiversity

Aug 28th 20254 mins

Flying flock of birds at dusk.

Flying flock of birds at dusk.

Birds Sing Longer When Exposed to Light Pollution: Study

Biodiversity

Aug 27th 20253 mins

Mycologist Alvin Tang leads a guided mushroom tour in Tai Po Kau.

Mycologist Alvin Tang leads a guided mushroom tour in Tai Po Kau.

These Hongkongers Are Pioneering Sustainability Through Mushroom Farming

Biodiversity

Aug 22nd 20255 mins

Popi’s first moments as she’s released onto the forested pre-release island, Borneo, 2025.

Popi’s first moments as she’s released onto the forested pre-release island, Borneo, 2025.

Beyond Rescue: The Intensive Rehabilitation of Rescued, Orphaned Orangutans

Biodiversity

Aug 19th 20254 mins

orcas; killer whales hunting

orcas; killer whales hunting

New Prosocial Behavior in Killer Whales Suggests the Importance of Cultural Traditions in Their Survival

Biodiversity

Aug 18th 20254 mins

kelp forest; blue carbon

kelp forest; blue carbon

Researchers Identify Chemicals From Turf Algae as Cause for Decline in Seaweed Forests

Biodiversity

Aug 14th 20252 mins

A diver with a wolffish in Iceland.

A diver with a wolffish in Iceland.

Beyond Silfra: Iceland’s Divers Document a Vanishing Underwater World

Biodiversity

Jul 31st 20259 mins

Sumatran tiger.

Sumatran tiger.

International Tiger Day 2025: The Ongoing Threats Facing Sumatran Tigers

Biodiversity

Jul 29th 20254 mins

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) damage on a palm tree in Hawaii.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) damage on a palm tree in Hawaii.

How a Beetle Is Threatening Hawaii’s Culture and Climate Resilience

Biodiversity

Jul 11th 20256 mins

This bat feeds on the rice borer moth.

This bat feeds on the rice borer moth.

Around the World, Bats Are Protecting Rice Crops Against Pests

Biodiversity

Jun 20th 20255 mins

endangered species in the uk

endangered species in the uk

Harmony in Nature: The Vital Role of Keystone Species in Human-Wildlife Coexistence

Biodiversity

Jun 12th 20254 mins

A swarm of bees.

A swarm of bees.

Insects Matter. Why Are We Wiping Them Out?

Biodiversity

May 20th 20255 mins

Emperor penguins rely on stable sea ice attached to land for nesting and raising their chicks.

Emperor penguins rely on stable sea ice attached to land for nesting and raising their chicks.

All You Need to Know About Endangered Penguin Species

Biodiversity

Apr 25th 20254 mins

Loggerhead sea turtle.

Loggerhead sea turtle.

A Look at Some of the Most Endangered Species in the US

Biodiversity

Apr 23rd 20257 mins

Aerial photo of a forest.

Aerial photo of a forest.

Should Nature Have Rights? A Critical Analysis of Ecocentrism and the Future of Water Protection

Biodiversity

Apr 11th 20256 mins

From decomposing organic matter to forming symbiotic relationships with plants to carbon sequestration, fungi perform a myriad of essential functions that underpin the very foundation of life on our planet.

From decomposing organic matter to forming symbiotic relationships with plants to carbon sequestration, fungi perform a myriad of essential functions that underpin the very foundation of life on our planet.

Nearly 1 in 3 Studied Fungi Threatened With Extinction From Deforestation, Climate Change

Biodiversity

Apr 1st 20252 mins

Honey bee swarm.

Honey bee swarm.

What Happens to Ecosystems When Bees Disappear?

Biodiversity

Mar 31st 20259 mins

gray wolf carnage in US Rocky Mountains

gray wolf carnage in US Rocky Mountains

How Wolves Help Safeguard Ecosystems And What We Can Do to Protect Them

Biodiversity

Mar 24th 20258 mins

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

How Does Deforestation Affect the Environment?

Conservation

Mar 21st 20255 mins

polar bears; facts about polar bears; international polar bear day

polar bears; facts about polar bears; international polar bear day

Arctic Giants in Peril: The Polar Bear’s Fight Against Climate Change

Biodiversity

Feb 27th 20254 mins

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