Conservation and nameless earthworms: Assessors in the dark?
Earthworms help to ensure that ecosystems thrive. However, people find it hard to relate to animals that are known by their scientific names only....
ESF lists top 10 new species for 2017
A spider and an ant with names drawn from popular books, a pink katydid and an omnivorous rat made ESF's list of the Top...
Using seaweed to kill invasive ants
Scientists have developed an inexpensive, biodegradable, seaweed-based ant bait that can help homeowners and farmers control invasive Argentine ant populations.
Herpetologists describe an elf frog from the elfin forests in southern Vietnam
Going under the common name of Elfin mountain toad, a new amphibian is recognized as one of the smallest representative of its group. The...
Impact of invasive plants can linger long after eradication
It is easy to assume that getting rid of invasive plants will allow a local ecosystem to return to its natural state, with native...
Even non-migratory birds use a magnetic compass
Not only migratory birds use a built-in magnetic compass to navigate correctly. A new study shows that non-migratory birds also are able to use...
Solving the mystery of the white oak
Researchers have solved a mystery that has long shrouded our understanding of white oaks: where did they come from?
Sowing new seeds of knowledge about the drivers of plant diversity
A new study of Australian wildflower communities is improving understanding of how climatic stress controls plant diversity, based on the strategies different species use...
How have European freshwater fish species changed over time?
Over time, humans have contributed to the loss of native species and have introduced non-native species throughout Europe. A new analysis shows how European...
Venom becomes more potent as brown snakes age
The 'blood nuking' capabilities of adult brown snake venom only come about after an amazing transformation. New research has shown the venom of young...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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