Biodiversity

Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.

A new book uncovers the development of the world’s most widespread environmental management practice.

It’s not just the coastlines that are recording climate change. Even the mountains of North Carolina are feeling the heat — including some endangered plants.

Without fungi life on Earth would be unrecognizable. Yet these valuable organisms remain overlooked.

New research highlights ways to tackle our two greatest environmental challenges — at the same time.

Decades of studying polluted Piles Creek led to advances in our understanding of how pollution affects crabs, fish and shrimp, including those that we eat.

A new book digs through dark caves and historical documents to tell the story of the now-extinct giant short-faced bear, which disappeared around the time of the mammoths.

Researcher Deborah Giles is on the frontlines of efforts to understand — and help protect — critically endangered Southern Residents.

New research shows that oil drilling in Canada’s boreal forest is changing how wolves, caribou, bears and other species interact.

A new book tracks scientific research and restoration efforts around the world that are focused on saving this critical ocean ecosystem.