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Ecological models, rules, and genetic sequencing technology bring researchers to conclusion that almost one-trillion species live on Earth. Perhaps you remember as a child enjoying books with detailed illustrations of all kinds of animals. Many of us learned about the great diversity of species that we share the planet with at a very young age. We […]
Loop Tonga recently covered our successful operation to protect native biodiversity on the islands of Malinoa and Motu Tapu in Tonga, Polynesia by removing invasive rats. The project to restore Malinoa and Motu Tapu was carried out by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Island Conservation and the Government of Tonga. On May 24, 2016, the partners […]
The second-known land mammal to be a native of Hawaii has been identified. Sadly, it’s extinct. In 1981, the remains of an unknown species were found in a lava tube on Maui. Researchers struggled for decades to identify the species. This year, they finally arrived at their answer. The remains belong to a unique subcategory of the Evening or Vesper […]
Study finds that higher biodiversity enhances disease-resistance in ecosystems. A recent study published in the journal Ecology by Australian and Chinese researchers from University of Adelaide and Fudan University suggests that higher levels of biodiversity increase an ecosystem’s disease resistance. The researchers studied the relationship between biodiversity and the severity of a fungal disease. Alpine Meadow. Photo: […]
When a rare animal species native to a biodiversity hotspot goes extinct, the entire ecosystem is at risk. The loss of a rare animal species has cascading effects on ecosystems, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Amazonian Research in Manaus, Brazil. Rare species occupy important environmental niches. These species often make specialized contributions to the […]
The geological, biological, and ecological features of islands support marine life. You may not think twice about the fact that islands and their surrounding marine habitats are full of life. That biological abundance is something we learn about in picture books growing up, in movies, literature, and art. But the actual explanation for the biological hotspots […]
New research hones in on the importance of biodiversity for healthy ecosystems. Scientists from all around the world collaborated in intensive data collection to understand the role of biodiversity. They confirmed that higher biodiversity makes for stabler ecosystems more able to rebound from stressors. Native Galápagos Cactus. Photo by Island Conservation This study shows that you […]
Hawaii is very rich in biodiversity, however, many of the island’s native species face a myriad of threats. Invasive species and habitat destruction via recreation are only two examples. The main Hawaii islands have 481 of the 1,225 endangered species on the nationwide list, according to federal officials. Hawaiian native flora. Photo by Island Conservation […]
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