New Permian species, Yinshanosaurus angustus, found in China.

The Hadejia Wetlands National Park in northwestern Nigeria is a vital ecological treasure, designated as both a globally ...

Georgia’s new wildlife plan brings together habitat restoration, native planting and online tools to guide conservation across the state.

Beavers, a keystone species, shape ecosystem and benefit wildlife. Dams store and release water to control downstream flooding. Beaver wetlands filter water, trap silt, and remove toxins.

Sea star larvae have been stored at -200°C and thawed for the first time, a step towards restoring populations that have been ravaged by disease ...

Will Indian River County let RSG of Vero Beach build Ridge Top neighborhood atop 600 gopher tortoise burrows in Wabasso?

This year’s theme, Marine Keystone Species, invited students to create artwork highlighting species that play a critical role in maintaining the structure and health of ocean ecosystems.

Credit: Leigh Greenwood, The Nature Conservancy While scientists will debate which trees matter most to the American landscape, they tend to agree that keystone tree species are essential to ...

Scientists revive this extinct keystone species in ‘Game of Thrones’ thanks to DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull ‘Game of Thrones’ introduced this species to ...

Oaks, Asters and 6 Other 'Keystone' Native Species to Plant for Biodiversity University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up ...

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects ...

A keystone molecule, they wrote, is introduced into a community by one or very few species, usually as a defense mechanism or communication signal. It then takes on other meanings — mating, safety, ...