Researchers said they named the new species after the town where it was discovered and, so far, the only place where it has been found. Carmona is in southwestern Spain, near Seville, and a ...

The views of experts, stakeholders and the general public are welcome. Responses can be provided by any interested person. Anyone may nominate a native species, ecological community or threatening ...

Ferns are the perfect species for the job. These ancient plants make a beautiful ground cover that's unique and perfect for mass plantings ... The Korean rock fern (Polystichum tsus-simense) and ...

Scientists described numerous new species this past year, from the world’s smallest otter in India to a fanged hedgehog from Southeast Asia, tree-dwelling frogs in Madagascar, and a new family ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Many known hominin fossils defy species classification, with the most famous ...

So, it's no surprise that there are now an estimated 10,500 species living around the globe. Ferns owe their millennia-long survival to their ability to adapt to climates and environments where most ...

The word “threatened” can conjure alarming images of a species on the brink of disappearing forever. The term’s actual meaning, however, is not necessarily that dire—depending on who you ...

A total of 105 species belonging to 45 genera were recorded, with Dryopteris as the largest genera including twelve species followed by Athyrium, Pteris and Polystichum. With regard to habitats, most ...

The extinction rate they calculated was 150 to 260 extinctions per million species-years (E/MSY) — in other words, 150 to 260 extinctions a year for every million species on Earth.

A new species of fish has been discovered in the Amazon: a piranha relative with humanlike teeth. The eye-catcher was named after a “Lord of the Rings” villain.

The antifungal activity of aqueous extract of Cannabis sativa, Parthenium hysterophorus, Urtica dioeca, Polystichum squarrosum and Adiantum venustum was investigated against Alternaria ... only about ...

Climate change may drive millions of species to extinction 21:52. From clean air and water to healthy soil and medicines, our survival and prosperity rely heavily on the rich diversity of plants ...