A paper published in National Science Review highlights the role of China's natural terrestrial ecosystems (NTEs) as ...

Ecosystems which have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the ...

Recent studies have shown that carbon stocks in terrestrial ecosystems are increasing ... living vegetation, mainly forests; and nonliving carbon pools, including soil organic matter, sediments ...

New simulation suggests millions of undiscovered terrestrial species, revealing hidden patterns in biodiversity and animal ...

From the adorable but deadly pine marten to the massive sperm whale, get to know some of the amazing animals that call ...

Fossils from China’s Turpan-Hami Basin reveal it was a rare land refuge during the end-Permian extinction, with fast ...

Covering 31% of the global land area, forests are also home to most of Earth's terrestrial biodiversity—the variety ... especially those living near and within forests. But these forest ecosystems are ...

Until now, forests were considered to be the main carbon sinks ... Recent studies have shown that carbon stocks in terrestrial ecosystems are increasing, mitigating around 30% of the CO 2 emissions ...

Belize is widely regarded as a global leader in conservation, home to vast rainforests, diverse wildlife and the ...

Small fossils show mammals moved to the ground before the dinosaurs vanished. New plants changed habitats, giving better food ...