Latest about biodiversity
The planet is dying faster than we thought
A triple-threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and overpopulation is bearing down on Earth, a new paper from 17 scientists warns.
World's ugliest orchid looks like a soul-sucking, eyeless worm
Orchids are usually prized for their loveliness, but a newly described species is no beauty.
Crested rats can kill with their poisonous fur
Rabbit-size rats from Eastern Africa are the only mammals on Earth that gain a poison defense from plants.
Hidden world of bacteria and fungi discovered on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings
Researchers examining Leonardo Da Vinci's drawings found a microbiome — a hidden biological signature of their travels across centuries.
World's ugliest bats sing through 'face masks' made of skin to woo the ladies
Scientists recently documented never-before-seen mating behavior in wrinkle-faced bats, in which males pull a furry flap of skin over their faces.
Skin-eating fungus from Europe could invade US, decimate salamanders
The Southern Appalachian mountains are a global biodiversity hot spot for salamanders. And now a skin-eating fungus from Europe could decimate them.
After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils return to mainland Australia
Tasmanian devils have been reintroduced to mainland Australia, where they haven't been seen in the wild for millennia.
What would happen to Earth if humans went extinct?
Lacking human oversight, glitches in oil refineries and nuclear plants could lead to fires, nuclear explosions and fallout.
