Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.
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Submarine mysteriously disappears while conducting research in Antarctica
It's been a year since the underwater vehicle Ran vanished beneath a glacier in Antarctica. Owned by the University of Gothenburg, it is one of only three of ...
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Why Finding Amber In Antarctica Is So Important
In 2017, scientists discovered amber in a sediment core from the Antarctic, and analysis since has revealed a startling truth ...
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Avatars of Extinction: ‘Endlings’ and the Protection of the Species That Remain
George the Pinta Island tortoise and Martha the passenger pigeon achieved fame as ‘endlings’ – the last individuals of their species. Their passing is tragic, but can their fate perhaps help us to ...
“Death by a Thousand Cuts” – New Research Reveals That Antarctica’s Ice Shelves Are Dying
Antarctic ice shelves are shrinking mainly due to frequent small calving events, while major iceberg break-offs remain rare ...
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The largest continental mammal has reappeared after more than 100 years, and scientists are calling it a historic event for humanity
The cameras of Rio de Janeiro's State Institute of Environment (INEA) have caught a truly wild moment for Brazilian biodiversity: the South American tapir ...
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Newly Discovered Monkey Species Is Already on the Verge of Extinction
Scientists have found a new monkey species! That's the good news. The bad news is that only a couple of hundred are left.
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Surviving Nature’s Freezers: Meet the Animals Thriving in Earth’s Polar Regions
What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the Animals Thriving in Earth's Polar ...
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Ice-free zones found in Antarctica were recently mapped for the first time ever
Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.
Growing threat to World Heritage island identified in 83 years of records
A major threat has been identified to an important World Heritage site, Campbell Island. The subantarctic wilderness lies ...
Mapping Antarctica's hidden ice-free lands: A blueprint for conservation
Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary ...
'Most complex wildlife emergency ever': The Australian species at high risk of bird flu
Avian influenza first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has grown exponentially, alongside an ...