Nature reports

Birds play a larger role in the dispersal of wild cotton than previously thought. A study published in the journal Oikos shows that they collect cotton fibres as nesting material and can move seeds over distances of more than a..

Birds that live and breed in vegetated coastal areas shape their own surroundings. This was discovered by earth scientist Floris van Rees. "Plant species that retain sand better benefit from the presence of bird excrement, which..

Baobabs are among the most iconic trees on Earth. They store water in their bottle-shaped trunks during the raining season. This allows them to survive long periods of drought. Many baobab species are threatened with extinction..

On the 29th of January, the webinar ‘Improving biodiversity with best practices and tools for area-oriented collaboration throughout the supply chain’ was organised by the Dutch Deltaplan for Biodiversity Restoration and LIFE..

How young animals interact with their siblings during their first months of life determines their social skills later on. This is shown by experimental research on the tropical freshwater fish Neolamprologus pulcher, published in..

New study charts how digital technologies, DNA, and coordinated governance can transform biodiversity observation across Europe and support global conservation goals. The Biodiversity Observation Network (BON), proposed by several..

The identity of the invasive Argent moth, earlier identified as Argyresthia reticulata or Argyresthia freyella is established as being Argyresthia sabinae from Japan and China. This emphasizes an important point about..

Forests and nature play an important role in achieving climate targets. But how much can forest management measures contribute to CO₂ uptake? New factsheets provide key figures to help estimate this contribution. A valuable tool..

The increasing number of westerly storms, expected as a result of climate change, will lead to a decline in the availability of food for wading birds, such as the red knot. This is shown in a study by master student Timo Keuning..

In the European Nature Restoration Act, the Grassland Butterfly Index (GBI) is one of three indicators that member states can use to evaluate their agricultural ecosystem policies. This GBI must increase. Butterflies have been..