Tag: Biodiversity
How Climate Change is Impacting Animals’ Coloration and Adaptation
Zebras are known for their iconic black and white stripes, but have you ever wondered how climate change is affecting the coloration and adaptation...
Threatened Tree Species: 33% Face Extinction Risk
One third of the world's tree species are facing the risk of extinction, according to a recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation...
Revealing the Origins of Hundreds of Snake Species: A New Discovery
Elapoid snakes, which include cobras, mambas, and sea snakes, are known for their diversity and widespread distribution across the globe. While many believed these...
Preserving Endangered Species: Storing Cells on the Moon for Survival
With numerous species facing extinction, an international team of researchers led by Mary Hagedorn of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has...