A new study found that the richness of biodiversity is not changing in local ecosystems, rather it's the species that inhabit them that are changing.
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Our goal is to raise awareness and increase literacy on biodiversity loss in Canada while emphasizing the need for immediate action. Our planet is currently facing a sixth mass extinction. Scientists have estimated that a number of species are at risk of disappearing 1,000 to 10,000 times their natural extinction rate with nearly 1 million species already threatened with extinction. If WE LIVE IN HARMONY WITH BIODIVERSITY and WORK WITH NATURE’S SYSTEMS, species will thrive, including humans.
Our plastic is landing in birds' nests. Double-crested cormorants regularly interact with human-made debris like plastic when building their nests.
Identifying Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) can help ensure conservation efforts focus on important areas for biodiversity.
The world is grey without biodiversity. But there are many things we can do to tackle biodiversity loss. Together, let's conserve the colours in our world.
Exploring the magic and mystery of the natural world during childhood helps foster more environmentally-minded and nature-loving citizens.
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate. While there are many ways we can help them, a first step is reducing light pollution.
By protecting existing ecosystems and restoring those that have been damaged, we can slow the decline of biodiversity.
The Guardians, a breathtaking documentary about monarch butterflies, illuminates the delicate balance between humans and nature in Donaciano Ojeda, Mexico.
Girl Guides of Canada helps instil love and respect for nature at a young age.
A good life is all about the quality of our relationships, including the environment, as they impact our health and well-being.
Nature played muse to many of Beethoven's famous compositions. His visits to the countryside echoed his reverence and appreciation of the natural world.
A historic example of the impact of biodiversity loss on humans is the Great Famine in Ireland from 1845-1852