Although parasites make up a substantial proportion of the biotic component of ecosystems,
in terms of both biomass and number of species, they are rarely considered in conservation …

Found throughout the tree of life and in every ecosystem, parasites are some of the most
diverse, ecologically important animals on Earth—but in almost all cases, the least protected …

In Focus Dáttilo, W., Barrozo‐Chávez, N., Lira‐Noriega, A., Guevara, R., Villalobos, F.,
Santiago‐Alarcon, D., Neves, FS, Izzo, T., & Ribeiro, SP (2020). Species‐level drivers of …

Species of invertebrate animals, notably insects, are undergoing an alarmingly high rate of
extinction, coupled with minimal support for their protection, even from the world's leading …

Some animals and plants injure or kill millions of people annually, others cause trillions of
dollars in property damage and loss. Such harmful species are understandably hated …

In a growing world, the conservation of species remains an increasingly challenging issue
for scientists. A quick glance at the IUCN Red List helps put things in perspective, with 28 …