Why don’t predators ever totally wipe out their prey?

New research digs into the back and forth between predators and prey, confirming that these cycles can last for long periods of time.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
Dec. 20, 2019 ~4 min

Mammals still deal with what ancient humans did

"Our study shows that mammal biodiversity in the tropics and subtropics today is still being shaped by ancient human events and climate changes."

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Dec. 18, 2019 ~5 min


Equations show what all animals have in common

New research "develops a general theory to study the extraordinary diversity of life using simple rules common to all species."

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
Dec. 16, 2019 ~4 min

New ecology theory describes ‘frenemy’ networks

"There's mounting evidence that different species pay attention to each other in the wild, especially if they share predators."

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 6, 2019 ~3 min

Rising temps could really mess with earthworms

Earthworms like to hang out where the weather is mild. Rising temperatures could shift where they live and threaten the many functions they provide.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
Oct. 25, 2019 ~7 min

Humans are changing the genetic diversity of Earth’s animals

The loss of genetic diversity will make it harder for plant and animal populations to adapt to changing environments. Fish and insects may be most at risk.

Cynthia Lee-McGill • futurity
Oct. 22, 2019 ~3 min

Predators could be the antidote to unhealthy herds

When wild animals get sick, they can't go to the drug store or a vet. Predators may be the best solution for keeping herds healthy.

Brian Wallheimer-Purdue • futurity
Sept. 27, 2019 ~3 min

Why mountains are such biodiversity hotspots

Mountains are a big part of why life on Earth is so richly varied, but why is that? New research digs into what's behind biodiversity mountains support.

Jorn Madsen - Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 13, 2019 ~6 min


Grooming for ‘natural beauty’ messes up beach biodiversity

Attempts to turn Southern California beaches into Instagram-worthy tourist hot spots are stripping them of their biodiversity, a new study shows.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Aug. 5, 2019 ~9 min

Loggers and poachers threaten wildlife in the Republic of Congo

Poaching, logging, and other human activities are threatening the forests of the Republic of Congo and the incredible diversity of wildlife that live there.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
July 24, 2019 ~2 min

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