#biodiversity

#biodiversity

This photograph, taken in February, captured the first return of the light to the world's most northerly permanent settlement, Ny-Ålesund.

At the northernmost tip of Yunnan's Wuliang Mountains, Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) rests at an elevation of 2,380 meters, resembling a giant bird.

Light pollution is a huge driver of insect declines: it changes insect behaviour and can even make leaves too tough for them to eat.

"As soon as the sun dipped, the lily buds slowly started to open. They're called Victoria amazonica, and they only bloom at dusk. It was pretty incredible."

"Rewetting bogs is all about reducing the carbon emissions from the bare peatlands," says Doreen King, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural ecosystems for carbon sequestration.

In 2017, the Revillagigedo Archipelago was designated as North America's largest marine reserve, prohibiting fishing and resource extraction across its vast area for conservation.

The creatures of Movile cave, isolated for over 5 million years, showcase a unique ecosystem fueled by sulfur-loving bacteria, thriving in oxygen-poor conditions.

The largest open green space in the Square Mile has had 12 additional tree species, more than 13,000 plants and 6,000 bulbs added to its site to boost biodiversity.

Genetic diversity is the cornerstone of resilience, adaptability, and the long-term success of all living species, including humans.

The 'striking and formidable' species, called the subalpine woolly rat, has sharp incisors, thick fur and clawed paws measuring three inches (8cm).