Research Articles
The Scale Problem in Habitat Fragmentation: Why Size and Distance Matter in Conservation
Exploring how habitat fragmentation affects biodiversity across different spatial scales and what this means for conservation strategies worldwide.
Beyond the Blades of Grass: The Hidden Science of Prairie Diversity
Exploring the complex ecological relationships that sustain tallgrass prairie ecosystems and the implications for conservation management.
Pseudorasbora elongata: The Living Chinese Ink Brush Fighting for Survival
Explore the fascinating story of Pseudorasbora elongata, a unique freshwater fish species fighting for survival in China's threatened aquatic ecosystems.
Silent Guardians at Risk: Debunking Mangrove Myths to Save Our Coastal Defenses
Exploring common misconceptions about mangrove ecology and their implications for conservation and management strategies.
The Prairie's Hidden Nursery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Greater Prairie Chicken
Explore the fascinating nesting and brood rearing ecology of the greater prairie chicken in North Dakota's Sheyenne National Grasslands.
Pressed Flowers: How Botanical Debates Shaped South Africa's Ecological Identity
Explore the historical botanical debates that shaped conservation efforts and ecological identity in South Africa's Western Cape region.
Saving a Prehistoric Giant: The Scientific Race to Protect the Alligator Gar
Discover how cutting-edge science is helping conserve the ancient alligator gar, a living fossil facing modern challenges.
The Forest Acrobat: How Landscape Structure Shapes the Life of Siberian Flying Squirrels
Exploring how Siberian flying squirrels adapt their spacing behavior to urban landscapes and habitat fragmentation, with implications for conservation strategies.
The Experimenters: How Science is Rewriting the Rulebook on Species Translocation
Exploring how scientific experimentation is transforming species translocation from guesswork to evidence-based conservation practice.
Shifting Sands and Social Justice: How the Indiana Dunes Forged Ecology and Democracy
Explore how the Indiana Dunes became both the birthplace of American ecology and a battleground for social democracy through scientific discovery and citizen activism.