Many species benefit from the habitats that beavers create by building dams—and not just aquatic life. A new study by the WSL and Eawag research institutes published in the Journal of Animal Ecology ...

With deep roots, sturdy trunks, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) are among the species best adapted to the arid desert environment. It is no ...

As the world faces environmental challenges and seeks new opportunities, the idea of underwater living is gaining serious momentum. While lunar and Martian colonies make headlines, scientists and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. This adaptability is a skill that long predates the modern age.

The Council has today adopted the amendment of the habitats directive that changes the level of protection of the wolf from “strictly protected” to “protected”. This update aligns the directive with ...

Today, member states' representatives (Coreper) approved the Council’s mandate on changing the protection status of the wolf, aligning EU legislation with the updated Bern Convention. The mandate ...

In what could be one of the most significant actions the Trump administration has taken on the environment, officials have proposed redefining what it means to “harm” a plant or animal under the ...

In March 2025, claims (archived) circulated that the FBI was trying to "criminalize" Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization working to increase access to affordable housing, for receiving ...

Jan 10 (Reuters) - Wild chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa, from dense tropical rainforests to more open woodland and savannah areas. And these close cousins of our species, according ...

After Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter linked themselves to Habitat for Humanity, it grew and built homes for millions. Now, their cause is a national crisis. By Jack Healy Former President Jimmy Carter was ...

On International Jaguar Day (29 November), a new report from WWF quantifies the importance of jaguar habitats in Latin America, highlighting their vital ecosystem services that far exceed the value of ...

When a dive center in a flooded quarry near Bristol, in the UK, was suddenly shut down in early 2022, many recreational scuba divers were left scratching their heads. Almost two years later, they got ...