Protecting orchids found nowhere else on Earth
Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.
Plants & Animals
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Page 4: Research news on endemic species
An endemic species is a taxonomic unit whose natural distribution is restricted to a defined geographic area, such as a specific island, mountain range, ecoregion, or political region, and does not occur naturally elsewhere. In biogeography and conservation biology, endemism is used to quantify spatial patterns of biodiversity, identify centers of diversification, and prioritize regions for protection. Endemic species often exhibit high levels of local adaptation and evolutionary distinctiveness but are also disproportionately vulnerable to habitat alteration, invasive species, climate change, and other anthropogenic pressures due to their limited range and frequently small, fragmented populations.
New 'remarkably tame' tinamou species discovered in Amazon mountains may already be at risk of extinction
The Amazon rainforest has yielded yet another new species, according to a recent study published in Zootaxa. Discovered in the mountains of the Serra do Divisor National Park (SDNP) in Brazil, this ground-dwelling bird has ...
New species of begonia found in Guangxi, China
The mega genus Begonia (Begoniaceae) is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It is one of the largest plant genera in the world with over 2,100 species. In China, the number of Begonia species has increased ...
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To bee or not to bee known: Study reveals gaps in Australia's native bee awareness
As Australian Pollinator Week (8–16 November) gets underway, new research has found that many Australians have poor awareness of Australian native bee species—revealing a significant gap in public understanding of the nation's ...
Ecology
Nov 10, 2025
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Island reptiles face extinction before they are even studied, warns global review
A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to go extinct than mainland species, they remain largely ignored by researchers ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 5, 2025
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Forest encroachment in Mediterranean Europe threatens unique fauna of moths
For most visitors, the Mediterranean is a symbol of summer and sun-scorched landscapes. In reality, however, it harbors one of the world's greatest natural treasures. It is home to tens of thousands of plant and animal species, ...
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Oct 17, 2025
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Irish buff-tailed bumblebees are genetically distinct from their British counterparts, finds study
The news that native bees are cut from a different cloth has important implications for conservation practices and may also inform the way imported commercial populations are managed.
Evolution
Oct 15, 2025
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Investigating genetic structure and predicted habitat expansion of endemic tree species in Southeast Asia
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have investigated the genetic diversity and future distribution of Shorea macrophylla (Dipterocarpaceae), an important tree species endemic to Borneo. They found that populations in northeastern ...
Ecology
Oct 9, 2025
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How rare butterflies show impacts of climate change in South Florida
From the Miami blue to the Schaus' swallowtail, South Florida is home to many endangered and declining pollinator species that only exist here.
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2025
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Global project unearths new species of wildflowers
A long-term study compiled from field work on four continents over five decades has unearthed new species of kangaroo paws and related genera.
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