Biodiversity news covering species loss, habitat restoration, protected areas, invasive species, and ecosystem collapse risks.
This commentary argues that South Korea's tidal flats expansion on the UNESCO World Heritage List is ecologically significant, not just territorial. It contends that natural heritage sites are undervalued compared to cultural ones, and that the inscription recognizes the tidal flats' global importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
This commentary argues for the conservation of Midwestern prairies, using the dickcissel bird as a charismatic symbol. It highlights that over 99% of prairies have been destroyed by agriculture and emphasizes restoration efforts by various conservation groups in Ohio.
This article presents factual information about giraffes, including their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and conservation status. It does not offer commentary or argumentation, but rather serves as an educational piece on the world's tallest mammal.
Grosvenor Square in central London reopened on Monday after a year-long transformation into a biodiverse haven with over 150,000 new plants, 40 new trees, two wetland areas, a café kiosk, and 300 extra seats. The project, a decade in planning, aims to help the West End adapt to extreme weather.
A study in 'Biological Conservation' reveals the European rabbit is actually two species that diverged 2 million years ago: the Iberian rabbit and the European rabbit. The Iberian rabbit is smaller with darker fur and smaller litters, differing in gut microbiome and parasite communities.
This article reports on a new study revealing unprecedented images and data on Sunda clouded leopards in Malaysian Borneo. It highlights findings on female arboreal behavior and a potential new lifespan record, arguing that such research is crucial for understanding and conserving this elusive species.
West Cumbria Rivers Trust is dismantling a redundant weir at Glinger Burn to help critically endangered European eels migrate. The £50,000 project, funded by the Environment Agency, will take two weeks and includes building natural step pools to improve fish habitats.
This commentary argues that the former East-West German border, once a deadly 'death strip,' has transformed into a vital biodiversity oasis called the 'Green Belt.' It contends that the area's inaccessibility during the Cold War allowed endangered species to thrive, and now serves as a symbol of unity and conservation.
This commentary critiques a Philippine senator's proposal to relocate a protected wetland to prevent bird strikes, arguing that the plan misunderstands bird migration ecology and would destroy a vital ecosystem. It contends that the solution should not involve degrading protected areas.