biodiversity

Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

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Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

Representative Image (AI-generated) For much of the past century, scientists have steadily expanded the catalogue of life on Earth, adding species that were previously unknown to science and refining the ranges of those already documented. But what happens when those discoveries are added back into the maps scientists use to understand global biodiversity? A new … Read more

Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

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Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

Image(s): Left/Wikipedia/Right/Impact Destinations/GDFCF Daniel H. Janzen is a biologist whose career has blurred the traditional boundaries between field ecology, evolutionary science and conservation. For decades, his work has centred on tropical ecosystems, particularly the forests of Costa Rica, where he studied the intricate relationships between plants, insects and other organisms. His research eventually developed into … Read more

Every year millions of birds travel without maps across mountains, deserts and oceans along a 9,000-kilometer invisible highway |

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Every year millions of birds travel without maps across mountains, deserts and oceans along a 9,000-kilometer invisible highway |

Every year, as the seasons change, millions of birds make one of nature’s greatest journeys. Some fly only a few hundred kilometers, while others fly thousands of kilometers without recognizing political boundaries or national boundaries. Instead, they follow ancient migration routes known as flyways, which are natural aerial corridors determined by geography, climate, and the … Read more

How do mangroves, Earth’s “blue forests,” protect coastlines, support wildlife and store four times more carbon than tropical rainforests?

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How do mangroves, Earth's "blue forests," protect coastlines, support wildlife and store four times more carbon than tropical rainforests?

Mangroves occupy only a small portion of the Earth’s land surface, but they are one of the most valuable ecosystems on Earth. These salt-tolerant trees grow where land meets sea, forming dense coastal forests that protect coastlines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life, and lock away vast amounts of carbon. Their remarkable ability to … Read more

Why humans are obsessed with resurrecting dinosaurs: Exploring extinction |

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Why humans are obsessed with resurrecting dinosaurs: Exploring extinction |

Image: left/Canva/right/Wikipedia Dinosaurs have always existed in the human imagination. Whether it’s through blockbusters like Jurassic Park or attempts to exterminate modern animals like the mammoth, the dodo, and the dire wolf, humans still seem to have an interest in bringing extinct life back to life. In light of continued research into this possibility, the … Read more

40 years after the disaster, why foxes, bears and bison are showing up around Chernobyl again

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Hindustan Times News

Lancaster, In E.J. Swift’s novel When the Wolves Reappear, the Chernobyl disaster and its legacy are extrapolated into the near future, where natural habitats are depleted and endangered. 40 years after the disaster, why foxes, bears and bison are showing up around Chernobyl again This ecological novel deftly explores the question of possible future pathways … Read more

Aligarh’s Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary gets global label, taking number of protected wetlands in India to 99

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Aligarh's Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary gets global label, taking number of protected wetlands in India to 99

New Delhi: The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh has been awarded the Ramsar International label, taking the total number of such protected wetlands in India to 99 and the total number of wetlands in the state to 12.There are nearly 2,594 such designated wetlands worldwide under the 1971 Ramsar Convention. India has … Read more

This little-known country is 93% forest and is the world’s greatest environmental treasure | World News

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This little-known country is 93% forest and is the world’s greatest environmental treasure | World News

A country hidden on the northeastern coast of South America is so green and lush that it seems like it comes from a fantasy world. Suriname, a country often forgotten on the world stage, has literally been ravaged by the forces of nature. While other countries are struggling to preserve their natural environments, Suriname is … Read more

Scientists finally reveal what’s hidden under the world’s oldest tree and it’s alive |

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Scientists finally reveal what's hidden under the world's oldest tree and it's alive |

Deep underground in the temperate rainforest of Chile’s Alesse Costello National Park, an ancient conifer named Gran Abuelo has guarded a hidden secret for thousands of years. A recent study published in the journal Biodiversity and conservation Revealing that the tree’s greatest value lies in what lies beneath the surface. Researchers investigating soil samples collected … Read more