Tag: Species

Explore the groundbreaking discovery of Vasuki Indicus, an enormous snake species from ancient India, shedding light on prehistoric ecosystems and evolution.

Discover the alarming truth about India's illegal shark trade, threatening shark populations globally. Learn about the challenges and conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable species

New study reveals climate change as a major extinction driver. Find out which species are most at risk and how we can fight back.

Explore the latest breakthrough in snakebite treatment: a revolutionary antibody offering universal protection against deadly snake venoms.

Shocking UN report exposes alarming decline of migratory species. Urgent global action needed to protect wildlife.

The deep sea, an enigmatic expanse, teems with life yet to be fully understood. Despite this mystery, human-induced pressures are mounting. A recent Nature Communications study, led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel researchers, delves into how deep-sea jellyfish respond to ocean warming and sediment disruptions caused by mining.

All aquatic species inhabiting river mouths flowing into the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are contaminated with microplastics, according to a recent study. The study, in which the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) plays a key role, exposes the severity of pollution in estuaries and coastal regions, particularly affecting molluscs.

In a significant announcement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed the extinction of 21 species, including birds, a bat, and several mussels. These species are being delisted from the Endangered Species Act due to their unfortunate demise.

In the world of conservation, charismatic species like pandas and polar bears often take the spotlight in campaigns aimed at protecting our planet's biodiversity. However, recent research suggests that it's not just entire species that can serve as flagships for conservation; individual animals or plants can also play a pivotal role in raising awareness and garnering public support.

A new study reveals that climate change has become a significant driver of amphibian declines worldwide. Climate change effects have emerged as the most common primary driver of deteriorating amphibian populations from 2004 to 2022, affecting 39% of species, compared to just 1% during the previous two decades (1980-2004).