Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost ...

A recent genetic study reveals surprising evolutionary history and serious conservation concerns of the Siberian flying squirrel. The Siberian ...

One technique involves finding species that are sensitive to ecosystem change in a given area, but this is tough work. Many of the best indicator species are small and hard to find.

American pikas are more than just adorable little mountain dwellers — they're also a potential canary in the coal mine when it comes to the impact of climate change on their ecosystem. B.C ...

More than half of the butterfly species in the UK are in long-term decline for the first time and experts say human actions are to blame.. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, run by a coalition of ...