To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction.
Garden ponds: Hidden gems of urban biodiversity conservation
Urbanization is rapidly transforming landscapes worldwide, becoming a key driver of global biodiversity loss. It often ...
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WWF-led research highlights ‘invisible’ wildlife benefits people receive but could lose if biodiversity crisis ignored
Washington, DC (January 15, 2025) – New WWF-led research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people’s ...
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ABOUT OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES WORK
What exactly is biodiversity, anyway? Learn the whats, whys, and what-ifs regarding the best thing on Earth: life in all its forms and glory. Our research shows that plants and animals with federally ...
6 rare and unique animals you can spot in Italy
Italy is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Eurasian lynx, European hedgehog, Italian sparrow, peregrine ...
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How biodiversity impacts every corner of human life
the planet’s biodiversity is deeply connected to humanity’s well-being. Hunting and fishing have been central to cultures ...
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Freshwater Animals Are More Fragile Than Thought, With Nearly a Quarter Threatened With Extinction, Study Finds
Species in Lake Victoria, Lake Titicaca, Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone and the Western Ghats of India are particularly vulnerable to ...
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Can you tell what kind of animal this is?
Collaboration is vital in the complex task of documenting new species. Partnerships between researchers, communities, and ...
Extinction threatens nearly a quarter of all freshwater species
Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that ...
Down to Earth, Vox’s project on the biodiversity crisis, enters its 4th year
As Down to Earth enters its fourth year, the urgency surrounding the global biodiversity crisis has never been more apparent.
Map-based metric predicts biodiversity loss from agricultural expansion
An international team of environmentalists, zoologists and land use specialists has developed an extinction probability ...