Insects may be even more dominant on Earth than scientists thought. A new estimate suggests the planet could hold 14 million ...

Recent estimates have come to the consensus that our planet hosts roughly six million species. But new research reveals that ...

There may be three times as many species of insects than previously known, scientists warn - As many as 40 percent of the ...

Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals with many more yet to be known. They all play vital roles in each other, their ecosystems, and the planet's overall health and ...

Grasslands account for roughly 40% of terrestrial ecosystems and are paramount to global food security. Wild grasslands provide food for livestock and habitat for pollinators and act as a carbon sink ...

A new survey attempts to fill some of the gaps in understanding by synthesizing the perspectives of thousands of biodiversity experts worldwide. The survey received 3,331 responses from scientists ...

Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an ...

Earth’s habitats are facing a big increase in the number of alien species they have to deal with. These are organisms transported beyond their original habitats as a result of human activities, where ...

State prepares to notify threatened species using NBA’s SOP, strengthening biodiversity conservation under law while tackling ...

Boreal forests are being clear-cut faster than some of their wildlife and plant species can recover, with a few failing to ...