Cross-species jumps may play unexpectedly big role in virus evolution
On occasion, a virus may jump from one host species to another and adapt to the new host. Such cross-species transmission happens more often...
‘Black swan’ events strike animal populations
A new analysis is the first to document that "black swan" events also occur in animal populations and usually manifest as massive, unexpected die-offs.
Portuguese moth’s mystery solved after 22 years
An unknown moth, collected from Portugal 22 years ago, has finally been named and placed in the tree of life. The tiny moth belongs...
Rangers fight loss of wildlife with fire
Native animals are declining on Australia's second largest island with brush-tailed rabbit-rats, black-footed tree-rats and northern brown bandicoots the worst hit.
How nature creates forest diversity
Forest ecologists have long sought to understand why so many different species of trees can coexist in the same niche. A modeling study provides...
Tree growth model assists breeding for more wood
A meeting in a forest between a biologist and a mathematician could lead to thicker, faster growing trees.
Mighty American chestnut poised for return to America’s forests
Scores of American chestnut seedlings growing in upstate New York are the vanguard in the restoration of what was once the most dominant tree...
Study sheds new light on how species extinction affects complex ecosystems
Research has found that methods used to predict the effect of species extinction on ecosystems could be producing inaccurate results. This is because current...
Ancient peoples shaped the Amazon rainforest
We often think of the Amazon rainforest as a vast expanse of nature untouched by humans. But a new study suggests that's not true...
Insects love windthrows
Storm-ravaged woodland is approximately twice as rich in insect species as undamaged forest, new research concludes. This is because many endangered forest insects benefit...
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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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