Across continents and cultures, one of the most striking features of ancient rock art is how often it places the natural ...

Through the ages, the presence of humans has increased the heterogeneity and complexity of ecosystems and has often had a positive effect on their biodiversity. Cultural diversity is likely to have an ...

A new large-scale study led by a research team from the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change has found that ...

Cultural diversity is likely to have an overall positive effect on the biodiversity of ecosystems. The homogenization of human life forms may therefore be regarded as an important motor of the ongoing ...

In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.

As we approach the International Day for Biological Diversity, the spotlight is on the urgent need to protect our planet's rich ecosystems. Discover how South Africa is leading the charge in local ...

Intensive agriculture leads to the loss of biodiversity – especially in arable farming, where large quantities of pesticides and fertilizers are used. Not only is biodiversity often declining, the ...

The world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity every year on May 22, amid intensive efforts to protect planet Earth-especially the lives ...

In healthy ecosystems, mosquitoes feed on a wide range of animals, including birds, amphibians, and mammals. But when those ecosystems lose species, mosquitoes are left with fewer choices. New ...

Between 1347 and 1353, Europe was gripped by the most catastrophic pandemic in its history: the Black Death. Killing many millions, the plague wiped out between one-third and a half of Europe’s ...