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Swedish forests with few tree species pose considerably higher risk of being damaged — and especially vulnerable is the introduced lodgepole pine.

New research reveals modern housing in rural Kenya attracts bats, potentially increasing human exposure to bat-borne pathogens.

In doing so, the wolves may act as pollinators – perhaps the first known plant-pollinator interaction involving a large carnivore.

A new publication addresses a critical gap surrounding highway wildlife crossings: the need to expressly consider the impacts of climate change.

An international research team finds pollinators and predators promote profitable, sustainable farming.

A unique data set on the occurrence of amphipods in Swiss groundwater shows that land use within a radius of up to one kilometre from the groundwater extraction site has an impact on these sensitive creatures.

Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic.

The assortment of species of tiny soil animals – small enough to stand on the head of a pin – differ from one urban park to another, unlike plants and larger animals where a few species are often found across many parks.

New research provides new insights into the factors affecting the survival and territory occupancy of an iconic and imperiled raptor.

A new study analyses hundreds of images obtained by recreational divers and shared on social media, revealing the open-water octopuses’ behavior in their natural environment.

A new University of Florida study unveils a significant rise in the use of citizen science data for environmental reviews of major federal projects.

In a new paper, Michigan State University ecologists explore the impacts of warming temperatures and insect herbivory on plants’ biological cycles.

A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather.

As temperatures heat up, the beneficial relationship between certain ants and plants in Peru cools down.

New research indicates human-driven changes in gravel and salmon size impact the fish’s spawning success.

A new study maps Congo’s bai ecosystems in unprecedented detail.

The Eiffinger’s tree frog has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages.

New research examines how some plant species are adjusting to change and others are losing out.

Single female desert locusts are exposed to extreme heat during the day, but paired females are protected from the heat by the male riding on their backs, who act as a “parasol.”

Forest management aimed at reducing fire risk also promotes the resilience of forests to other disturbances.