biodiversity
Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA
Based on DNA shed by organisms into the environment, scientists in Japan have found a way to measure the distribution of endangered eel species in Japan.
Belt And Road Initiative Could Threaten Native Biodiversity
China’s Belt and Road Initiative connecting 120 countries may put biodiversity at risk as it promotes invasion of native ecosystems by alien species, say researchers from China.
A Blueprint For Blue Waters
The 2018 Singapore Blue Plan sets out recommendations for conserving biodiversity in Singapore’s marine environment.
How Dams Damned Thailand’s Birds
The Chiew Larn Dam Reservoir, constructed three decades ago, has had a negative impact on bird diversity, according to researchers in Thailand.
Switching It Up: How Sex Role-Reversed Insects Store More Semen
A tiny switching valve in the female penis of the Brazilian cave insect Neotrogla allows the creatures to store multiple sperm capsules, say researchers in Japan.
Deforestation And Hunting Driving Bird Extinction
The combined threats of deforestation and wildlife trade are pushing Southeast Asia bird species to extinction, scientists say.
Flies Wreak Havoc On Japan’s Endangered Orchids
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that endangered orchid species in the country are being threatened by seed-eating flies.
Wetland And Grassland Birds Move Into Abandoned Farms
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that abandoned farmland surrounded by open spaces are ideal for the rehabilitation of wetland and grassland bird species.
Darkness Drives Bigger Eyes But Smaller Brains
Researchers have found that fish that spend most of their lives in the dark have large eyes and smaller visual processing fields in the brain.
