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The International Union for Conservation of Nature, the leading tracker of global biodiversity, released their new Red List of Threatened Species on Monday at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai

Researchers say better representation could elicit interest in lesser-known organisms and help conservation efforts

A mosquito, a flatworm and a sandfly were officially discovered in Australia for the first time when scientists went searching in their backyard.

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

Climate change has made it more important than ever – wild animals’ futures may depend on how much we understand about them

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California's iconic underwater bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them may be helping

And the situation is only set to worsen with climate change, say scientists. The post Over 200 migratory bird species endangered by extreme weather appeared first on Talker.

Exclusive: plant from South America, also known as Gunnera, found to spread rapidly and choke native flora

Researchers warn of one of ‘largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the highly contagious disease reaches penguin colonies