Have you ever heard of the term environmental DNA (eDNA)? This refers to DNA from animals that is found in the environment as a result of natural shedding. Think: dead skin, feces, fur, etc. When ...

They outcompete native animals for resources, disrupt delicate food chains, and reshape entire ecosystems. From the voracious appetites of predators that decimate native prey to the suffocating ...

An unscientific bias against “feral” or “invasive” animals threatens to undercut one of the great stabilizing trends making ecosystems healthier, a new paper argues. Introduced species such as feral ...

Invasive species are a type of non-native species found outside their natural ranges, causing harm to other life forms or ecosystems. Human activity is behind the spread of these species, whether ...

Scientists probing the bottom of the Pacific Ocean made a surprising discovery: animals living underneath the seafloor in an area with volcanic activity. Giant tubeworms, which are known as the ...

Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier loss. Climate change is ...

The Smithsonian is dedicated to advancing the science of species conservation. We conduct research on endangered species, study their behavior and ecology, and develop innovative conservation ...

This panel convened to discuss how focusing our attention on wild animals, particularly capstone and indicator species, is a useful paradigm for considering restoration and conservation priorities.

Why is it that a squirrel may calmly take food from a picnic table while a deer runs as if its life depends on it at the snap ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. The intricate relationships between animals and their microbiomes have emerged as a focal point of scientific inquiry, unraveling the ...