Intact ecosystems have the capacity for self-regulation, which keeps their complex structure of species—such as animals, ...

Payments that enable landowners to rewild ecologically degraded land—in the form of biodiversity credits bought by investors ...

A University of Arizona study finds scientists are discovering 16,000 new species annually - and DNA tools may reveal billions more.

Establishing forests can capture carbon and boost biodiversity — but some biomes are a better bet than others, a recent study ...

Biodiversity conservation is critical for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and climate stability. It supports ecosystems that provide food, water, and resources, especially in developing ...

By John Cannon Planting trees is a vital strategy to combat both climate change and the biodiversity crisis. As forests grow, ...

A major new study finds the pace of biological discovery is accelerating, not slowing down, and estimates Earth may harbor ...

A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that with greater resource allocation, conservation can halt and reverse biodiversity loss. European bison (Bison bonasus) are a conservation ...

Scientists may have been dramatically undercounting the number of vertebrate species on Earth. A large analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every recognized species of fish, bird, ...

A new genetic study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that Borneo’s “fanged frogs” may consist of several hidden species, highlighting complex evolution and the importance of DNA in ...