"Extinctions drive far greater declines in species with extreme physical attributes and unique ecological strategies, and this has far-reaching impacts as important ecosystem services are irretrievably _...Read More_

>"Wetlands absorb carbon dioxide and buffer the excesses of drought and flood, yet we’ve drained much of this land. Can we learn to love our swamps?"

"A small subset of wild animals thrive alongside humans. An unusual—and polarizing—set of conservation projects have sprung up in response."

>"Bird migration season is here. Radar forecasts show where to find them and reveal the effects of climate change."

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): According to the findings of new research by Oregon State University, _...Read More_

This is important. Nature basically doesn't work properly when humans disrupt the balance of food chains. While we're at it, can people please stop feeding pigeons?

Just shattering. Is it beyond us to come up with a better solution to the mouse plague that would not decimate birds?

“We need to understand how species are interacting to fully understand the consequences of climate change on biodiversity loss.”

Scarecrows may be outstanding in their field, but now scientists have created an unusual floating version that could help reduce the number of vulnerable seabirds caught by fishing nets. The device, known as a looming-eyes buoy (LEB), and _...Read More_

using noise to save birds’ lives

"Rare European vultures being poisoned by livestock drug"

The Mojave Desert is heating up and drying out so rapidly that birds can't drink enough water to stay cool. The result is population collapse:

>"Cities are danger zones for migrating birds, but there are ways to help feathered visitors pass through more safely"