Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost ...

New research reveals the impact of discarded plastic materials on young birds—with chicks dying after becoming entangled in ...

Indicator species are often the first to be affected by change in an ecosystem. Studying these sensitive animals helps scientists detect the effects of climate change and pollution early. Variable ...

An indicator species is a plant or animal that is used to gather information about an environment. Foresters, biologists, ecologists, outdoorsmen and women use indicator species to quickly gain ...

Salmon is an indicator species for California’s water crisis. It’s not looking good Fishermen ply the waters of the Sacramento River near Redding in October.

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

Amphibians, and specifically frogs, are classified as something called an “indicator species.” This means that whenever something in the environment changes, be it annual temperature, pollution or ...

The sage grouse is an “indicator species.” Protect it, and you protect some 350 other plant and animal species, all denizens of sagebrush terrain — among them are elk, pronghorn, mule deer ...