Tag Archives: Biodiversity

A 2008 photo showcasing typical savanna terrain in Kiang West National Park, The Gambia, West Africa.
2013: The Dynamic Ecosystem of Savannas – Between Grasslands and Woodlands

Savannas, blending grasslands with sparse woodlands, host diverse species and play a crucial role in ecosystems and economies, warranting sustainable management and conservation

A 2015 photo of the entrance to the Global Seed Vault located in Svalbard on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen.
2008: Preserving Biodiversity – The Role of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, part of a network of global seed banks, plays a crucial role in preserving plant genetic diversity, safeguarding seeds against global threats, and ensuring future agricultural sustainability

A 2016 photo of a grassland and chaparral environment in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona.
2004: The Significance of Grasslands and Chaparral in Global Ecosystems

Grasslands and chaparrals are crucial ecosystems, with grasslands characterized by moderate rainfall and chaparral thriving in Mediterranean climates. Their preservation is vital for maintaining biodiversity and ecological stability

Scenic trails winding through the high-altitude tundra environment of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado.
1992: Exploring the Tundra Biome – Ecology and Global Significance

The tundra biome, spanning Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine regions, is crucial for climate studies due to its permafrost and unique biodiversity, underscored by international conservation efforts

A 2013 photograph of a California condor perched on a rock at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, one of the native habitats for this critically endangered bird. The California condor boasts one of the widest wingspans of any living bird species, measuring approximately 10 feet (3 meters).
1987: The Resurgence of California Condors – A Conservation Success

Once on the brink of extinction, the California condor is making a comeback thanks to extensive conservation efforts, symbolizing the power of dedicated wildlife preservation

A 2007 photograph of thriving temperate vegetation along the Hall of Mosses Trail in the Hoh Rainforest, located in Olympic National Park, Washington state, USA.
1976: Exploring the Lush World of Temperate Rainforests

Temperate rainforests, distinct from tropical rainforests, are rich ecosystems found in specific global regions. Characterized by heavy rainfall and old-growth forests, they include the renowned Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere [...]

A 2013 photograph captured in the dense jungle vegetation deep within the Monteverde Tropical Rainforest Preserve in Costa Rica.
1973: Preserving the Biodiversity of Tropical Rainforests and Cloud Forests

Tropical rainforests and cloud forests are crucial for biodiversity, facing threats from human exploitation. Reserves like Costa Rica’s Monteverde are key to their conservation

A 2009 photograph of Mount Graham, the tallest peak among the "sky islands" in southern Arizona, located near Tucson.
1943: Sky Islands – Unique Ecosystems of Isolated Mountain Peaks

Sky islands are isolated mountain ecosystems that showcase biodiversity changes due to geographic isolation, similar to oceanic islands

Local residents strolling along the "Avenue of the Baobab Trees" near Morondava, Madagascar.
c. 500 BCE: The Human Settlement of Madagascar

Madagascar, the fourth-largest island globally, was one of the last significant landmasses settled by humans, around 2,500 years ago. Its isolation since the breakup of Pangea fostered unique biodiversity, now threatened by human activities

Top: A fossil of Archaefructus liaoningensis, about 125 million years old, one of the earliest known flowering plants. Bottom: A bee gathering pollen from a Zinnia flower.
c. 130 Million BCE: The Evolution and Impact of Flowers

Explores the relatively recent emergence of flowers, detailing their evolution from non-vascular plants to angiosperms in the Cretaceous period, and their role in attracting pollinators, contributing to the biodiversity and adaptability of flowering plants