Fossils reveal a previously unknown pattern of evolutionary transition

Published: 30 October 2026

A remarkably diverse fossil ecosystem in central Colombia that preserves an unusual overlap between survivors of older Jurassic groups and newer Cretaceous lineages has led researchers at McGill...

McGill researchers produce detailed maps of global threats to freshwater biodiversity

Published: 29 October 2026

Farming, dams and agricultural runoff are the biggest threats to freshwater biodiversity globally, with Europe and Northwest Africa the hardest-hit regions, McGill researchers have found.  ...

Urbanization takes a bigger toll on bird diversity in the tropics than it does at other latitudes, McGill study finds

Published: 14 October 2026

Researchers at McGill University have found that urbanization is weakening one of Earth's most enduring ecological patterns: the tendency for biodiversity to increase toward the tropics, a pattern...

McGill study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish

Published: 21 January 2026

As tench continue to spread through the St. Lawrence River, a study from McGill University provides fisheries managers with guidance on how to detect the invasive species, an essential first step...

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

Published: 12 June 2025

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers...

Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada

Published: 30 May 2025

A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and...

AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds  

Published: 12 March 2025

A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by...

Species diversity promotes ecosystem stability

Published: 21 March 2024

What maintains stability within an ecosystem and prevents a single best competitor from displacing other species from a community? Does ecosystem stability depend upon the presence of a wide...

Uncertainty in measuring biodiversity change could hinder progress towards global targets for nature

Published: 16 February 2024

More than ever before, there is a growing interest in dedicating resources to stop the loss of biodiversity, as recently exemplified by the

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