Gene-edited animals or plants wouldn’t have a chance if released into a barren habitat or a poaching hotspot. Genomic tools ...

The average person can easily spot lichens in the woods, yet few scientists have studied the species. Now the Smokies are a ...

The sheer size and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex render Lake Texoma as one of the most popular lakes in the state, with the reservoir receiving more than six million annual visitors, ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a new legal claim in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s failure to comply with the Endangered Species Act in assessing harm to ...

“There are three different species of zebras, and Grevy’s are the largest, and most endangered,” Beres said. “We take part in ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Three conflicting hypotheses about the influence of fungi on tree species diversity have fueled a long debate about their respective validity. But the new research shows that all three hypotheses have ...

Natural ecosystems comprise groups of species capable of living in the specific conditions of a biological system. However, if we visit a specific natural area, we will not find all the species ...

Scientists were studying how human activity affects animal behavior and were surprised when the results also affected humans.

These activities traditionally focus on the measures of species diversity that include only information on the presence and abundance of species. Yet how diversity influences ecosystem function ...

Our environment is changing rapidly, largely as a result of human activities, leading to a significant decline in biodiversity. According to researchers from the University of Victoria and the Max ...