Ecosystem News

In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral, leading to their eradication, which facilitated the resurgence of fox populations and the reintrod

Millions of ancient termite mounds in Brazil, some nearly four thousand years old, represent immense ecosystem engineering by termites that excavated extensive

Guinea grass, introduced to Hawaii in 1883, has become a significant threat to the local ecosystem, growing up to 9 feet and producing thousands of seeds. Its r

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is anticipating floods, which are vital for its ecosystem, even as other parts of Upper Assam face devastation from similar eve

A rewilding initiative at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk has doubled plant diversity within three years after 500 acres of farmland were returned to nature. Grazing a

After Australia reintroduced digging mammals, underground insect populations showed changes eight years later.

Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale National Park are successfully forming a self-sustaining population, with researchers observing significant increases in grow

Brazil is offering $10 per lionfish caught in Porto Seguro to combat the invasive species, resulting in nearly 500 removals within a month. Local authorities ar

Single-use plastic waste is increasingly polluting the Ariyankuppam River and Thengaithittu backwaters, with debris accumulating along banks and in mangroves, r

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

Bullfrogs introduced to Arizona in 1920 have now become a threat to the state's native snake populations.

Experts at a lecture series in Dharwad emphasized the vital role of insects and spiders in the ecosystem. Eshaan Pahade, an entomologist, suggested that surveys

In 1962, five mute swans escaped a Maryland estate, and within 40 years, their descendants multiplied to approximately 4,000 in the Chesapeake Bay region. These

Extreme drought is causing significant changes to Britain's wildlife. Some of these ecological effects may not become apparent until next year.

Arctic foxes introduced to Alaskan islands for fur significantly altered the ecosystem by preying on seabirds, reducing nutrient flow and transforming grassland

California's beaches are experiencing an unusual phenomenon where thousands of barbed fish are washing ashore, carpeting the coastline. This event is linked to

Vulture populations are declining in Nigeria, but an individual known as the 'Vulture King' is actively working to reverse this trend, highlighting the vital ec

India's Asiatic lion population has increased by 70% over the last decade, reaching 891, highlighting the critical role of these animals in the ecosystem and th

A new paper highlights that while India has established the foundation for AI in healthcare, three significant barriers are impeding its widespread scaling.

A global study of 1,758 butterfly species reveals that climate change and extreme weather are forcing butterflies to alter their habitats worldwide, serving as

The article suggests that the problems faced by Bollywood should be attributed to its broader ecosystem rather than the industry itself.

An eel elevator and other innovative fish passage systems on Maine's Penobscot River have helped restore millions of fish populations, leading to the return of

Scientists have discovered that slugs, beetles, and crabs play a role in spreading seeds for 186 different plant species.

A new study indicates that biodiversity significantly enhances forest growth, and its continued loss could reduce these gains by 17% by 2050.