Ecosystem engineers are plants or animals that create, modify or maintain habitats. As Joshua Larsen, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, explains, beavers are a perfect example of ...

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...

Marine biologists at the University of California Santa Cruz have tagged thousands of northern elephant seals with smart ...

It can be difficult to keep a spotless lawn, especially when exposed to harsh weather, heavy foot traffic, or machinery.

Natural” world heritage sites, such as the Galápagos Islands, Serengeti national park and Great Barrier Reef, could be ...

America’s most unique ecosystems weren’t just created by time—they were sculpted by powerful geological forces. From volcanic ...

In the interconnected web of nature, small disruptions can yield outsized consequences. One such example comes from Central ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that fire management crews will start conducting prescribed ...

Natural habitats like mangrove swamps and salt marshes can provide significant protection against storms and help reduce ...

Lake Texcoco in México state has been designated an Ecohydrology Demonstration Site by UNESCO, the first of its kind in ...

One innovative approach to increasing the use of prescribed fire on private lands is the formation of Prescribed Burn ...