This is a partial list of migratory birds protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. The Act prevails when determining whether a species or bird is protected in Canada. List of birds ...

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...

The number of Australian animals, plants and unique ecological communities officially recognised as being in danger of extinction rose to 2,142 last year. Australia has one of the world's highest ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can reproduce ...

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Clam shells come in a variety of colors and patterns. ©IJPhoto/iStock via Getty Images Clam shells always have two equally-sized halves, and are typically oval, except for those of razor clams, which ...

30 May 1924: We watched a turnstone throwing over the dead weed and pouncing on as many light-surprised refugees as it could catch Dead seaweed has uses. The Pelvetia of the marsh, dry or sodden, ...

Over a century ago, settlers irreversibly altered the Pacific Coast’s natural shape with the introduction of two nonnative grass species. Now, a new hybrid is making headway, presenting challenges for ...

Research Center for Marine Drugs, Department of Pharmacy, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China ...

If you are considering creating a moss lawn instead of a grass lawn, you may be researching the different types of plants that are available. Two of the most popular types that you can plant as a lawn ...

List of birds that regularly breed in Canada. The table presents the 264 species included (IN status) in the analysis to determine the regional nesting periods and calendars, as well as the 174 ...

You are invited to provide your views and supporting reasons in relation to the eligibility of the Ruddy Turnstone for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ...