#biodiversity

#biodiversity

Whether dazzlingly red, deep green or ghostly pale, the richness of a tropical forest provides butterflies with a diversity of habitats in which to communicate, camouflage and reproduce. As humans replace tropical forests with environments such as eucalyptus monocultures, however, those requirements are changing. In a plantation, the ecological backdrop is stripped bare and drab species do better. Being bland like your surroundings becomes an advantage.

Namibia has deployed more than 500 soldiers to help fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest wildlife reserves, Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare Manongo said in a social media post. Manongo said, starting Sunday, the troops would help firefighters, police, and volunteers who are already fighting the raging fire.

When I first learned about Priyanka Kumar's new book, The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, I wondered how the title could work its way into a book-length manuscript. I rapidly discovered how well it did in myriad, fascinating, and unexpected ways. Much of her book reminded me of my own views on the importance of personal rewilding—rewilding our hearts—and every page contained an important inspirational message.

Yes, this big map depicts the realm of the humble mushroom, which "shares the forest with the plants and the animals, but it's not a plant, and it's not an animal." And the mushroom itself, like we're used to seeing sprouting beneath our feet, is only a small part of the organism: the rest "lives hidden, out of sight, below ground. Beneath every mushroom is a fungal network of hair-like strands called the mycelium," which begins as a spore.

The 2025 Audubon Bird Photography Awards expanded internationally to include Chile and Colombia, spotlighting the rich biodiversity and shared responsibility of bird conservation across the Americas.

Snøhetta has unveiled plans for Jesselton Docklands, a tropical waterfront master plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The development reimagines the city's former port as a civic and cultural hub, strengthening its connection to the waterfront and positioning it as a new gateway to Sabah and the wider Southeast Asian region. Situated near Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the development includes a new ferry and cruise terminal, integrating infrastructure with the island's ecological and cultural context.

Since then, soil preservation via conservation programs has come to the fore. With strategies like planting prairie strips, soil nutrient loss is reduced. This is possible for farms with large acreages, and for smaller market farms too. Prairie strips do not need to be installed all at once, and can be introduced to the farm in stages. There are plenty of other reasons for planting prairie strips - soil nutrient loss being one factor.

While Southern California conjures images of endless sunshine and sandy beaches, just two hours from Los Angeles lies a striking contrast: Big Bear, a high-altitude hideaway that offers a true four-season escape. Tucked into the San Bernardino Mountains and wrapped around a namesake lake, this alpine town trades highways and palm trees for snowy slopes in winter, wildflower-strewn trails in spring, colorful foliage in fall, and breezy lakeside afternoons come summer.

Oases are vital ecosystems that balance water, soil quality, and date palms, serving as ecological bulwarks against desertification and refuges for biodiversity.

The birds are known to thrive in urban settings on the continent, and urban rewilding organisation Citizen Zoo is conducting an appraisal on making London a "white stork-friendly city".

The restoration of the salt marsh at Fort Sparrow Marsh, involving the removal of 9,000 tons of dirt and the planting of native flora, aims to improve the health of Jamaica Bay, one of New York City's critical natural areas.

Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.

The Wilds incorporates a variety of multispecies infrastructure, from beehives and bird nests to duck houses and insect hotels, supporting cohabitation with wildlife.

The invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is piling up on beaches in the strait of Gibraltar, posing a significant threat to biodiversity and local tourism.

The Silicon Valley Wildlife Group, led by students Arnav Singhal and Parham Pourahmad, aims to monitor and educate Bay Area residents on local wildlife.

Amano states that his journey began with a focus on conserving farmland biodiversity in Japan, linking his academic growth to addressing real-world conservation issues.

"When it rains in Indonesia, you see the sap flow through the sculpture in real time. When the air quality shifts, the flows respond. During a heatwave, the tree visibly struggles. This real-time installation reveals just how fragile the cacao supply chain has become."

Dartmoor is characterized by its striking landscapes, including rivers threading through moorlands, ancient boulders adorned with lichens, and historical burial mounds that indicate human presence for thousands of years.

More than 670 individual butterflies have been recorded at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew since April, indicating a significant increase over previous records at this site.