How burrowing ‘ecosystem engineers’ shape healthy oceans
A new study shows how burrowing worms, clams, and shrimps are an essential part of keeping the world’s oceans healthy.
Why Australia has koalas and Spain has squirrels
Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.
Why Australia has koalas and Spain has squirrels
Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.
Why Australia has koalas and Spain has squirrels
Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.
After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost
A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.
After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost
A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.
Can grasslands and wetlands coexist with more agriculture?
A new study explores the direct and spillover effects of boosting agriculture production on nearby grasslands and wetlands and the functions those ecosystems provide.
Tiny invasive ant makes hunting harder for lions
A tiny invasive ant is disrupting the life of African lions. It’s making it harder for them to hunt zebra, their preferred prey.
Bahamas crustacean is a brand new species
Researchers have discovered a unique isopod, a form of crustacean, and identified it as a new species of the genus Booralana.
Tasmanian devil die-off takes a toll on another predator’s genetics
A rare cancer is killing tasmanian devils, which in turn is affecting activity of another predator native to Australia.