Biodiversity

Fish in the northern reaches of the planet are adapted to thrive in some of the most dynamic conditions, but new research finds that some species are showing decline.

Areas with natural buffers from the effects of climate change could play a vital role in conservation efforts. New research helps to better understand them.

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.

The discovery of a lost plant species highlights the need to protect other endangered species in one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States.

Here’s why the action is so harmful, how it’s possibly illegal, and why it won’t help struggling fishing communities.

The strategy represents hope for people and wildlife, and can be a model for governments, but it still lacks critical funding to carry out its goals.

The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.

The New England medicinal leech could be a poster child for invertebrate and parasite conservation, according to researchers. We just need to find it first.

We’re already seeing signs of accelerated forest mortality around the world. And it’s not just arid regions that may see forest die-offs, new research finds.