Many studies have focused on how climate change leads to biodiversity loss—but MIT researchers have now shown that the reverse is also true: declining biodiversity can undermine one of the planet’s strongest natural defenses against climate change. In a paper published in PNAS, the team found that naturally regenerating tropical forests with thriving populations of […]
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Researchers have identified a new gecko species, Paragehyra tsaranoro, in Madagascar’s Tsaranoro Valley. This microendemic reptile lives exclusively in three small forest patches within the region. Due to ongoing deforestation, the species faces significant threats, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation. Community-managed reserves play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable species like P. tsaranoro. The
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A novel research endeavor, employing a unique method to examine satellite images of boreal forests spanning the past thirty years, has identified that fire might be altering the landscape of the area in an unforeseen manner, catching researchers off guard with its findings. Throughout history, fires in North American boreal forests have typically resulted in
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