Intact ecosystems have the capacity for self-regulation, which keeps their complex structure of species—such as animals, ...

Scientists are identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, and DNA tools could reveal billions more hiding.

By John Cannon Planting trees is a vital strategy to combat both climate change and the biodiversity crisis. As forests grow, ...

A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for restoration. "There is a lot of talk about deforestation and biodiversity loss ...

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Mexico’s sundry landscapes have few parallels. Straddling the northern boundary of the Tropic of Cancer, the country boasts ...

How scientists (and the rest of us) are finding 16,000 new species a month.

Trillions of trees are growing on Earth, though how many kinds there are has been underestimated, a new study finds. Earth hosts roughly 64,100 known tree species. But there could be at least 73,300 — ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Biodiversity has been defined as one of nine planetary boundaries that help regulate the planet’s operating system. But humanity is crossing those ...