Instead, complex interactions between factors (including climate change, habitat loss, agricultural practices, and closer contact between wildlife, livestock and people) can contribute to emergent infectious diseases and new pandemics.
Petition Calls on EPA to Tighten Pesticide Rules to Protect Bees
Current EPA regulations require that pesticide manufacturers submit data on impacts on adult honeybees only, said Rosemary Malfi, director of conservation policy at the Xerces Society.
Current EPA regulations require that pesticide manufacturers submit data on impacts on adult honeybees only, said Rosemary Malfi, director of conservation policy at the Xerces Society.
Wild Baboons Don’t Recognize Their Own Mirror Reflections
Some bonobos, orangutans and chimpanzees have passed the test in captivity, as have individual captive elephants, dolphins and birds.
Some bonobos, orangutans and chimpanzees have passed the test in captivity, as have individual captive elephants, dolphins and birds.
Bobcats Benefit Both Human and Ecological Health, but Their Growing Populations Are Often Misunderstood
These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat.
These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat.
Singing Lemurs Found to Be Dropping Beats Just Like King Julien
The indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in Madagascar’s rainforest, might hold clues about the human knack for musicality, a Mongabay video explains.
The indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in Madagascar’s rainforest, might hold clues about the human knack for musicality, a Mongabay video explains.
Brazil Has Seen a 460% Increase in Climate-Related Disasters Since the 1990s
It’s a proven fact: the relationship between rising global temperatures and the number of climate-related disasters is directly proportional.
It’s a proven fact: the relationship between rising global temperatures and the number of climate-related disasters is directly proportional.
‘Helicopter Tourism’ in the Himalayas Affecting Sherpas, Wildlife
Helicopters have previously only been used for medical emergencies or high-profile visitors at Sagarmatha.
Helicopters have previously only been used for medical emergencies or high-profile visitors at Sagarmatha.
Nearly 20,000 Animals Seized in Global Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown
Nearly 20,000 threatened and protected animals were rescued in a global policing operation coordinated by Interpol at the end of 2024.
Nearly 20,000 threatened and protected animals were rescued in a global policing operation coordinated by Interpol at the end of 2024.
Report Reveals Staggering Levels of Wildlife Trafficking in Hispanic America
The incidents involved more than 100,000 wild animals and birds, a vast majority of them live, belonging to nearly 700 species; reptiles represented more than half of the seized wildlife.
The incidents involved more than 100,000 wild animals and birds, a vast majority of them live, belonging to nearly 700 species; reptiles represented more than half of the seized wildlife.
Study Says Land Restoration Worldwide Can Be Funded with Tiny Fraction of Global GDP
While nearly half of all global restoration commitments are concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, this region would need to spend 3.7% of its annual GDP to fulfill its pledges, highlighting the need for international financial support.
While nearly half of all global restoration commitments are concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, this region would need to spend 3.7% of its annual GDP to fulfill its pledges, highlighting the need for international financial support.
A Dramatic Rise in Microplastics Found in Human Brains, Study Finds
The researchers found that brain and liver samples from 2024 had considerably higher MNP concentrations compared with those in 2016.
The researchers found that brain and liver samples from 2024 had considerably higher MNP concentrations compared with those in 2016.
January 2025 Was Warmest on Record as Climate Change ‘Overwhelms’ la NiñA’s Cooling
The global average surface air temperature for the month reached 1.75° Celsius (3.15° F) above pre-industrial levels.
The global average surface air temperature for the month reached 1.75° Celsius (3.15° F) above pre-industrial levels.
Handcrafted Woodwork Helps Save an Amazonian Reserve, One Tree at a Time
Household utensils, furniture, miniature trees and jewelry made with forest seeds are some items being produced by women and youth in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.
Household utensils, furniture, miniature trees and jewelry made with forest seeds are some items being produced by women and youth in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.
A Cattle Ranch Is the Unlikely Scene for Saving a Fox Found Only in Brazil
Other threats resulting from human contact include road accidents, conflicts with domestic dogs, and various diseases.
Other threats resulting from human contact include road accidents, conflicts with domestic dogs, and various diseases.
Indian Villages Seek to Protect Ecosystem by Opting Out of State’s Development Push
The villages of Loliem and Poingunin are located in southern Goa, in a part of the Western Ghats, a mountainous biodiversity hotspot.
The villages of Loliem and Poingunin are located in southern Goa, in a part of the Western Ghats, a mountainous biodiversity hotspot.
Study Suggests Algal Blooms Disorient Whales, Putting Them in Danger
A new study has found an increase in large-whale deaths and injuries near HABs on the U.S. East and West Coasts, mainly due to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
A new study has found an increase in large-whale deaths and injuries near HABs on the U.S. East and West Coasts, mainly due to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.