23 April 2023
How many distinct species of Galapagos giant tortoises are there? The latest genetic study says at least five, disputing previous work, and the answer could have implications for their conservation
19 December 2022
Nations have pledged to "reverse biodiversity loss" by 2030 at the COP15 summit, but campaigners say the deal doesn't do enough to ensure accountability
14 December 2022
Logged forests in Borneo have more abundant birds and mammals than pristine forests, showing that conservationists should still try to protect these habitats
15 June 2022
I thought my Mediterranean-style diet was helping the planet, but while it has reduced my carbon footprint, it is harming Earth's biodiversity, finds Graham Lawton
27 April 2022
A global study has found that farming, logging, urban development and invasive species may cause 21 per cent of reptile species to go extinct
10 June 2021
The two planetary crises of climate change and biodiversity loss must be tackled together or neither will be successfully solved, according to a major report by two international bodies
1 June 2021
Snow leopards, puffins, bumblebees and emperor penguins are among the species under threat from climate change, according to a report by conservation charity WWF
19 April 2021
Most land on Earth has been shaped by humans for at least 12,000 years, suggesting low intensity land use is compatible with preserving biodiversity
19 February 2021
Biodiversity covers the incredibly rich variety of life on Earth, from bacteria to plants, animals to humans, and is vital to the way our ecosystems function.
17 February 2021
The blue whale, the mountain gorilla and the European bison are among the animals that have avoided extinction, showing what works to preserve the world’s wildlife
