Not rising macaque numbers but shrinking habitat caused by human land use is driving human-wildlife conflict in SW China's karst region. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/nature…

After decades of deforestation, Amazonian soils show signs of life as termites, ants, and other macroarthropods recover uniquely during natural pasture regrowth. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/nature…

Two new pirate spider species have been discovered in China. 🏴‍☠️ 🔗 Learn all about them on the Pensoft blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/04/11/new…

On #EarthDay, we thank all those whose research and initiatives deepen our understanding and strengthen our ability to protect the natural world.

Map of livestock density in Central Apennines: a standardised protocol. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… Nature Conservation

Using GIS analysis, this study identifies unprotected areas in Costa Rica’s Tilarán Mountains with high #biodiversity and ecosystem service value, recommending them as top priorities for future #conservation. doi.org/10.3897/nature…

Invasive non-native fish species introduced through human activities are beginning to establish in the Yangtze River, China, posing long-term ecological risks that require urgent, multi-pronged mitigation efforts. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/nature…

It's #DeepDay, a day to celebrate the world’s largest, least explored habitat: the deep sea. Today we thank all those working to understand and protect the darkest depths of our planet. #DefendTheDeep 🧵(1/7)

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Xuanye Wen as a subject editor at Nature Conservation. natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/850

The study establishes an effective in vitro propagation method for the rare moss Podperaea krylovii, showing that KNOP medium and prostrate explant orientation optimise growth without the need for added hormones or sugars. doi.org/10.3897/nature…

The research published in Nature Conservation is now available on BHL, allowing researchers to easily access relevant biodiversity literature. blog.pensoft.net/2025/05/20/pen…

Learn all about our journal at Pensoft's stand at the International Congress for Conservation Biology in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia! 🔗 natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/859 📅 15-19 June 📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, stand #27 ICCB #ICCB2025

Rediscovery of a thought to be extinct beauty: a second chance for conservation. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… Nature Conservation

What are semi-double flowers? A new bramble species discovered in China displays the rare trait. 🌼 🔗 Learn more on the Pensoft blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/06/20/wha…

Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the Ecological Society annual meeting in Baltimore this August!