Located in the middle of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tijuca National Park exemplifies nature’s persistence and the impact of human intervention in conservation. This urban forest, which covers around 39.58 square kilometers, is the world’s largest of its sort, providing a verdant oasis amid a bustling city. However, Tijuca National Park’s history is not only one [...]
In the vast and harsh geography of the Rocky Mountains, the revival of grizzly bears demonstrates the potential of corridors for wildlife and habitat reconnection. These vast mountains, which reach from the northwest United States to Canada along the way to Mexico, provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolverines, and [...]
The idea of sustainability comprises a wide range of viewpoints and beliefs, representing the various ways in which people regard and interact with nature. It is feasible to align different value systems to accomplish common sustainability goals despite these discrepancies. The article examines how many natural values from relational to intrinsic to instrumental can converge toward shared sustainability goals that are backed by interdisciplinary [...]
The majestic pyramids of Egypt have remained for millennia as mysterious representations of the grandeur and inventiveness of the past. Scholars and adventurers have captivated by the mysteries surrounding their construction, leading to a plethora of ideas and conjectures. One of the most puzzling riddles is how the ancient Egyptians crossed [...]
Since it illustrates the connections between all living things and their evolutionary relationships, the “tree of life” idea has long captivated scientists and philosophers. But because of the complexity of biological diversity, contradicting data, and gaps in the fossil record, rebuilding this complicated tree of life has proven to be [...]
Findings in the field of marine biology frequently reveal the undiscovered treasures of our oceans, much like chapters in a gripping novel. In what has called “an amazing discovery,” scientists have discovered, tucked away in the pristine seas of the Galápagos archipelago, the first nursery for hammerhead sharks. This discovery [...]
In Los Angeles, mosquito warriors are adding to their arsenal by fighting more mosquitoes. L.A. is releasing thousands of sterile male mosquitoes to repel aggressive female mosquitoes. A human-targeting kind of mosquitoes has spread to Southern California. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District initiated this tactic, by releasing [...]
To preserve the critically endangered red handfish species, a significant fraction of its decreasing population recently returned to its natural environment in Tasmania. This program, run by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), underlines how important it is to preserve and revive this special marine species. Moreover, with an estimated 100 red handfish [...]
A recent study led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has illuminated the profound influence of both land-use change and climate change on global biodiversity. Published in Science, this comprehensive analysis integrates data from thirteen distinct models to evaluate the [...]
Norway’s dedication to safeguarding marine biodiversity through its support for the United Nations Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, commonly referred to as the High Seas Treaty, stands as a testament to its environmental stewardship. Despite facing scrutiny over its domestic policies on seabed mining, Norway remains resolute [...]
