New in Rainforest Conservation: Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Rainforest conservation gains new focus with the discovery that just 2% of the diverse tree species in the forest account for half the trees.
Category: Biodiversity and Conservation
Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species
Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Bats Protect Plants from Insects
Bats play an important role in forest ecosystems because of what’s called trophic cascades: they eat insects that eat trees.
Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up
Did you participate in the largest ever fungi bioblitz? Read about the citizen science push cataloging fungi diversity in North America!
Save Animals by Tracking Roadkill
Most roadkill goes unreported, meaning governments and scientists don’t have the data needed to prevent it. You can help change that!
Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?
Many of the harms done by climate change and overfishing are worst near the surface. Could coral reefs relocate deeper to escape them?
Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.
Drumming with the Great Spotted Woodpecker
Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.
Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators
Insect-friendly urban gardens show great promise to be havens for bees and other pollinators, securing their future and allowing them to thrive.
Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides
Gardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?