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People have been driving great numbers of birds extinct for millennia
As many as 1,430 bird species, or nearly 12% of avian species, have gone extinct since the Late Pleistocene.
Europe has a wolf problem, but a Norwegian philosopher has the solution
It boils down to how to coexist and the cultivation of ethical principles and values that undergird such coexistence.
Many Southeast Asian forests could weather climate change if we leave them be
Wanton logging has already wreaked havoc with tropical forests in the region, greatly reducing their sizes.
Economic benefits from ecosystems could decline by a tenth by 2100
Natural capital, which comprises the benefits of natural resources to people, contribute to economies and human wellbeing.
A survey of a single backyard in Australia reveals over a thousand species
"After just two months scientists already discovered 777 species on a single property with many more to follow.
Nature photographs posted on social media can aid in conservation efforts
If you like taking pictures of nature and posting them online, you can help conservationists track species distribution.