WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to ...

Like all plovers, killdeer nest on the ground. Most successful nesting areas for this species have access to shallow water, ...

Africa's tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally ...

A study conducted across 30 field sites in the southwest UK has revealed the importance of incorporating varied habitats into ...

Biomes are naturally occurring communities of animals and plants found in a particular habitat. In the boreal biome, you can see boreal chickadees, evening grosbeaks and spruce grouse, among other ...

A recently published study in the journal BioScience reveals that endangered longleaf pine ecosystems—among North America's most biodiverse habitats—face mounting threats from intensifying hurricane ...

It has been shown that animals that share an environment can develop a similar gut biome. What’s more, the type of habitat and diet influences gut biomes within a species.

The sagebrush biome, with the sage-grouse as its sentinel, is signaling a clear need for action. It’s not merely about saving a bird — it’s about maintaining the ecological balance of an ...

Current zero-deforestation commitments (ZDCs) may have the unintended consequence of pushing agriculture to other biodiversity-rich biomes, a new study led by the University of York shows ...

When two ecosystems connect, plants and animals can thrive in both habitats and along the edge. Learn more about positive and negative edge effects.

It has been shown that animals that share an environment can develop a similar gut biome. What’s more, the type of habitat and diet influences gut biomes within a species.