Biodiversity

With support from landowners in El Queremal, Dagua, the CVC is advancing a biological corridor to ensure coexistence between felines and local cattle farming activities.

27. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

An international team of scientists has started the EuroWorm project to create an open-access genomic database of European marine annelids, aiming to discover species before they vanish. Led by the Leibniz Institute for Biodiversity Change Analysis, the initiative focuses on these vital segmented worms that support ocean ecosystems. The effort combines museum collections with modern genomics to accelerate global biodiversity research.

A new analysis indicates that Earth's vertebrate diversity is likely twice as high as previously estimated, with about two genetically distinct 'cryptic' species for every recognized one. Led by University of Arizona researchers, the study highlights how DNA sequencing reveals these hidden lineages that look nearly identical. This finding raises concerns for conservation efforts targeting undocumented species.

2. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers have discovered thriving communities of tiny soil-dwelling nematodes in the Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest places. An international team led by the University of Cologne found that biodiversity increases with moisture and altitude, with many species reproducing asexually in extreme zones. The findings, published in Nature Communications, highlight the resilience of life in arid environments.