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Birds featured in March of the Penguins film face almost complete annihilation by end of century as Antarctic sea ice is lost

A major new study says there's mounting evidence the world's insect populations are in rapid decline and it's cause for profound concern.

Other lives: Biology teacher who made major contributions to the ornithology of Africa and Asia

A study observed conflict between sheep and goats in the Rocky Mountains, possibly attributed to climate change and declining resources.

Gardeners across North America and different parts of the world have been growing worried over an eerie quiet settling over their gardens — a silence caused by the missing buzzing of bees.

The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered with only about 336 known to be in existence. 

Birds are profoundly important animals. As predators, pollinators, seed dispersers, scavengers and ecosystem bioengineers, the world’s 11,000 species of birds play critical roles in the food chain and therefore the existence of animal life.

Researching the way other animals’ minds work can deepen our understanding of the human mind, especially when there are differences. For example, our new study has shown that bumblebees can forget basic information within minutes, though they can still make complicated decisions. But to understand how bees’ memories differ from…

Màiri McAllan attended a special reception in the biosphere community of Dalry to launch celebrations of the biosphere’s first decade