
The reason why the red panda is endangered: Red pandas are experiencing a dramatic loss of habitat. The other main threat to red pandas is poaching, as they...

This article lists some of the saddening facts and statistics about the current rate of deforestation in the mighty Amazon rainforest.

Pollution does not only affect animals and humans, it has many negative effects on plants as well. Some of them include leaf damage, slower growth, root damage, and inability to photosynthesize...

As we embark on new adventures in new places it’s important to realize how our presence affects local ecosystems. The main environmental impacts of tourism are...

The definition of what is megafauna is easily shown on these examples of still living but also extinct species of megafauna from the prehistoric times.

Genetic diversity of species is what enables us to survive and thrive in this world. It is a natural defence system against disease and...

The oldest known living trees in the world are close to 5,000 years old. You can find the oldest tree in the...but the longest known lifespan of trees had been...

Palm oil and deforestation are a real threat to orangutans. Find out how palm oil plantations affect the largest tree-dwelling mammals in the world...

The production of foie gras impacts the health of ducks and geese by forcing them to eat immense amount of grain. No bird would voluntarily eat such amount, so...

Honeybee colonies are dying or disappearing in record numbers. A study published by Harvard University sheds more light on the mysterious vanishing of honeybees.