Biodiversity
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Into the seed bunker
An endangered pink banana enjoyed by Asian elephants becomes a landmark species today, marking the first milestone in an international project to create a Noah’s ark of the world’s seeds. more…
Earth’s catalogue now holds 1.9 million species
The number of species on the planet that have been documented by scientists has risen to 1.9 million, according to the world’s most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals. more…
Biodiversity — What does it mean to you?
“When we lose species and their ecosystems, we are losing services, which are absolutely vital for preserving conditions that allow us to live.” more…
Harvest time in satoyama
For many Japanese, satoyama represents the ideal of coexistence between humans and nature. It is commonly described as secondary woodlands and grasslands adjunct to small villages, and is the scene of rich biological diversity. more…