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Criteria for 'Red List' of Endangered Ecosystems Released
Case studies reveal ecosystems at risk around the world.
Vole Population Booms on the Decline in Europe
Smaller population peaks could deal a blow to many species that depend on these animals.
The Dirt on Dirt: It's Mostly from Plains
Scientists are surprised to find lowlands may trap more carbon than steep slopes.
Unique Andes Species Lack Protection, Study Finds
A new study based on data collected over the last 100 years shows that many of the species unique to the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia lack vital national-level protection.
Gallery: Rare Species of the Andes & Amazon
A gallery of the rare species and ecosystems endemic to the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia.
A Century Later, Restored Wetlands Struggle to Recover
Even after 100 years, restored wetlands rarely equal their conditions of the past.
Climate Change Ripples Through Mountain Ecosystems
Climate change affects elk foraging, which affects the densities of plants, which affects the populations of nesting birds.
Wave of Alien Species Invade Mediterranean Sea
Hundreds of non-native species thriving at expense of native ecosystems.
