biodiversity

Scientists have long been interested in how viruses evolved, especially when it comes to giant viruses that can produce new viruses with very little help from the host

With less than 100 individuals remaining, the Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered mammal species in the world

Fluffy rodents twice the size of a gray squirrel survived for tens of thousands of years, and then abruptly disappeared a few thousand years ago

Research reveals that the main cause of the current biodiversity crisis is the appropriation, colonization, and intensified use of lands previously managed sustainably

Scientists say there is a high risk that relocations of endangered species are accidentally spreading diseases and parasites

Research will allow plant breeders to create new varieties that have better disease resistance and could increase productivity

Study shares practices recommended to reduce the risk of future pandemics through "protected and conserved area management"

"Virtual" pollination trade uncovers global dependence on biodiversity of developing countries

Newly published research shows that the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, which have been phased out, is slowly declining in these apex predators

Satellite images processed with the help of computer algorithms are a promising new tool for surveying endangered wildlife