All posts in Biodiversity
We’ve been hunting animals into extinction for 1.5 million years
Israeli scientists wanted to answer a question: What caused the disappearance of the larger animals from prehistoric human diets over time?
Creating forest reserves in the US would do a world of good
"Forests in the Pacific Northwest have enormous carbon storage potential," a scientist says.
Clamshells in Peru offer clues on El Niño ocean impacts
Scientists who study clamshells found along the coastline of Peru say their small layers contain clues about El Niño climate patterns.
Ethiopia’s elephants are being squeezed out of their protected habitat
Human settlement has resulted in significant habitat destruction and have exacerbated human–elephant conflicts.
Critically endangered Amur tigers might be expanding their range
The tigers are exploring their ancestral hunting grounds, which indicates that their number is not a cause for concern.
Invasive species are threatening Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems
Photo: Pixabay/Edu_Ruiz We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably imagine, with many national programs and tourist operators crisscrossing the globe to get there.