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

Scientists are identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, and DNA tools could reveal billions more hiding.

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, ...

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

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

Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there ...

A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for restoration. "There is a lot of talk about deforestation and biodiversity loss ...

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Mexico’s sundry landscapes have few parallels. Straddling the northern boundary of the Tropic of Cancer, the country boasts ...

“Losing a species would mean losing part of our identity.” His next goal is to deepen that bridge between conservation and ...

After conducting research in Ecuador and Colombia, Rebecca Tarvin, assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has identified a unique genetic lineage of poison frogs as a new ...