Area of Focus: Biological Diversity

September 13, 2023

Biden cancels controversial oil and gas leases in the Arctic

The move will help preserve Arctic lands and wildlife, the Biden administration says

September 11, 2023

Russian park introduces bison

Wildlife managers seek to recreate ancient ecosystem roles

September 6, 2023

Large national parks bolster surrounding ecosystems

Two studies show the ways that protected areas improve the natural world outside their borders

September 5, 2023

Bird diversity drops where cities heat up

Pavement and heat-retaining buildings may push higher bird diversity to the greener suburbs

June 20, 2023

Lack of genetic diversity may put Channel Island foxes at risk

The foxes have come back from the brink of extinction, but their genetic diversity remains low

June 20, 2023

To conserve species, protect existing parks

Protecting—and expanding—existing parks may be as important as creating new ones

June 6, 2023

Small surveys can give a big picture

Researchers looked at key interactions to gauge the health of the ecosystem

June 5, 2023

Air samples offer a snapshot of biodiversity on the ground

Could air quality monitors in place around the world provide a global check-up?

April 7, 2023

Watch: Video series focuses on recovering California wildlife

On the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting “Bringing Back the Wild,” a film series spotlighting rare California wildlife and the...

April 5, 2023

For some species, keeping up with climate change may not be easy

Barriers could hinder some species from following their climate niches to new protected areas