Biodiversity News

A rare bird, the jocotoco antpitta, discovered 30 years ago by a US ornithologist, led to the establishment of a foundation in Ecuador that has become a global

A team from Gujarat has praised Andhra Pradesh's APCNF natural farming model after observing healthier crops, increased biodiversity, and improved income opport

An amateur naturalist's online photograph on iNaturalist led to the discovery and formal description of a new hoverfly species, Monoceromyia ndidiae, found in V

A long-term study in Kansas' Konza Prairie found that reintroducing 30 bison in 1987 led to a significant increase in native plant diversity, rising over 100% l

Four years after beginning a rewilding project, Broughton Sanctuary in North Yorkshire has documented over 1,700 species and planted more than 330,000 trees. Th

A 535-acre property in North Carolina, once a family summer home, has been donated to the National Park Service and transformed into the Appalachian Highlands S

M.C. Davis has undertaken a significant project to restore the longleaf pine ecosystem in the Southeastern U.S. by purchasing 51,000 acres of degraded land. Thi

Analyzing the stomach contents of spiders can reveal information about the insects and animals present in their surrounding environment.

Two Virginia farmers are creating a 2,500-acre wildlife corridor on their private lands, blending agriculture with biodiversity to connect habitats for seamless

A new study reveals that taxonomic advancements over the last century have significantly altered global biodiversity maps, particularly for reptile and amphibia

Scientists have used creek water DNA to locate Australian frogs that were previously believed to have disappeared.

A new species, the spoon-tailed duskhawker, was recorded in October 2024 on the Miao-Vijaynagar Road within Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, adding to

A single teaspoon of healthy soil contains more life than the human population, with many species still undiscovered. Activities like deforestation and excessiv

Mangroves in Rio, Brazil, which were once buried in waste, have been successfully restored by local fishers, leading to the return of 60 species.

Pandikot Pallam, a wetland in Nileshwaram municipality, is set to be declared a local biodiversity heritage site due to its unique and rare plant species, inclu

Cotswold farmer Henry Astor is restoring biodiversity on his farm by cultivating heritage wheat varieties, inspired by his grandfather's methods, leading to a r

The marine community expresses concerns over the potential loss of a biodiversity hotspot due to a proposed western island development. The government acknowled

A farmer in north Norfolk, England, allowed a boggy field to grow wild, resulting in a self-seeded wildflower meadow with remarkable biodiversity. Over 150 plan

Ed Sheeran plans to build another wildlife pond at his £1.1 million recording studio to boost biodiversity, potentially risking local residents' disapproval.

Chris Packham argues that humans should overcome their fear of 'bugs' and recognize the critical role invertebrates play in maintaining ecosystems, emphasizing

Several Canadian cities are considering bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates suggest a federal horticulture

Urban areas in the UK are providing a surprising refuge for threatened wildflowers, offering an alternative to rural pressures like intensive farming and develo

Scientists are observing that despite the apparent recovery of regrown forests and restored wetlands, tiny species like mosses, lichens, and algae are still mis

Harrisons Malayalam (HML) is using drone seeding to restore 15 acres of eucalyptus land in Idukki, deploying 24 native species at Pattumallay Estate to enhance