A new study analyzes findings from more than 170 papers to clarify what we know so far about the ecological impacts of large carnivore recovery in North America and what mysteries still remain.

How does habitat diversity influence biodiversity and food webs? This is what a recent study published in Nature hopes to address as an international team of researchers investigated how the number of ...

Setting aside land for nature is one of the main global strategies to conserve biodiversity. From national parks to local ...

Wetland ecosystems represent a dynamic confluence of hydrological, biological and geological processes, offering critical habitat for waterfowl while supporting a broader array of biodiversity. These ...

1. Spillover of beneficial organisms from natural habitats to croplands can improve agro-ecosystem services, but wildlife can also negatively influence agricultural production. When managing ...

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If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish ...

Where space, budget, and your energy level allow, devote at least part of a home landscape to growing native plants.Start ...

Gulf fishing is the best it has been in decades. But five years ago, as one of the worst man-made disasters unfolded off Venice, the future of Gulf fishing appeared uncertain. As the fifth anniversary ...

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...