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Research into understanding the conservation of aquatic fungi, led to a new discovery right here in Indiana.

Swallowtails are the flamboyant rockstars of the butterfly world! They are large, colorful and frankly spectacular butterflies in the family Papilionidae which contains around 580 species. Some have beautiful “swallow-tailed” wings, and they come in colors from metallic hues to bright blue, red, green, yellow and everything in between.

When humans and animals share resources, it can lead to problems. That’s the case with African penguins, which are Critically Endangered. However, a new legal settlement could help reverse their race toward extinction.

Horseshoe crabs have done a lot for humanity thanks to their unique blood and its biomedical applications. Learn how pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is giving back.

The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Centers for Species Survival (CSS) network is built on a foundation of collaboration, knowledge exchange and collective action to drive species recovery worldwide.

A new Global Freshwater Fauna Assessment shows that a quarter of freshwater animals are at risk of extinction. 

Mosses are amazing! Bryophytes soak up water when it rains and slowly release it during dry spells. They also prevent erosion, protect water quality, support wildlife, and act as natural air cleaners.

For the first time an invasive species was completely removed from a large island. How did our Japanese colleagues do it? And what does that mean for the rest of the world?

Every year, billions of birds make seasonal movements called migrations. Along the way, they utilize stop-over habitats to refuel, and for many of these birds, insects are on the menu.

North America is the world’s hotspot for freshwater mussels, with more than 300 species! Freshwater mussels have filtration “superpowers” that allow them to clean water, recycle and store nutrients.