The Eco Room

Species

Every species we track across environment, 22 entries in all.

Eurasian BeaverGrey WolfEurasian LynxIberian LynxBrown BearEuropean BisonEuropean WildcatAtlantic SalmonEuropean EelEuropean SturgeonFreshwater Pearl MusselWhite StorkEurasian CurlewEuropean Turtle DoveCorncrakeWestern CapercaillieBearded VultureRed KiteGreat BustardNatterjack ToadHarbour PorpoiseMediterranean Monk Seal
Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery, enabling cities to make...

AI tree species mapping boosts urban climate

Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery, enabling cities to make reforestation choices that improve

2026-09-25
Europe's two lynx species are rebounding through rewilding efforts, with the Iberian lynx population now over 2,600 and...

Eurasian and Iberian Lynx Populations Recover Across Europe

Europe's two lynx species are rebounding through rewilding efforts, with the Iberian lynx population now over 2,600 and the Eurasian lynx estimated at

2026-09-24
A new film follows scientists racing to document species in the Pacific's Clarion Clipperton Zone, a region targeted for...

Documentary explores deep-sea life ahead of mining threat

A new film follows scientists racing to document species in the Pacific's Clarion Clipperton Zone, a region targeted for deep-sea mining.

2026-09-22
A BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with 54% of shorebirds in steepest drop

Migratory Bird Declines Signal Global Ecosystem Crisis

A BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with 54% of shorebirds in steepest drop.

2026-09-17
Science: The 1997 discovery of a new bird species, the jocotoco antpitta, led to the creation of the Jocotoco Foundation

Jocotoco Antpitta Discovery Sparks Ecuador Conservation

The 1997 discovery of a new bird species, the jocotoco antpitta, led to the creation of the Jocotoco Foundation.

2026-09-14
A six-year, $15 million US National Science Foundation project is investigating whether five interconnected Arctic...

Arctic Ecosystem Adaptation Study Launches with $15m Grant

A six-year, $15 million US National Science Foundation project is investigating whether five interconnected Arctic species can evolve together to...

2026-09-09
A new report reveals over 2,700 freshwater fish species in the Amazon Basin, many endemic, are vital for ecosystems and...

Amazon Freshwater Fish Diversity Critical to People

A new report reveals over 2,700 freshwater fish species in the Amazon Basin, many endemic, are vital for ecosystems and human communities but face...

2026-09-08
A 'chicken liver' sponge species thrived in a polluted Spanish harbour while others died, suggesting sponges could be...

Sea sponge survives polluted port, hints at cleanup role

A 'chicken liver' sponge species thrived in a polluted Spanish harbour while others died, suggesting sponges could be used as a natural tool to clean...

2026-09-03
Experts warn high winds from a strong El Niño could cause widespread tree mortality in England, as species are already...

England's trees threatened by El Niño winds

Experts warn high winds from a strong El Niño could cause widespread tree mortality in England, as species are already weakened by record heat and...

2026-09-02
The first chicks of the cinereous vulture have hatched in the Iberian Highlands, marking a significant milestone in the...

Cinereous vulture comeback continues as first chicks hatch in Iberian Highlands

The first chicks of the cinereous vulture have hatched in the Iberian Highlands, marking a significant milestone in the species' recovery across...

2026-08-27
A female caspian tiger has been released into a nature reserve in Kazakhstan, marking the first time the species has been...

Caspian Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan After Decades of Extinction

A female caspian tiger has been released into a nature reserve in Kazakhstan, marking the first time the species has been reintroduced to the region...

2026-08-21
Axis deer, an invasive species in Hawaii, are being culled and turned into food to help mitigate their destructive impact...

Invasive Axis Deer in Hawaii Being Harvested for Food

Axis deer, an invasive species in Hawaii, are being culled and turned into food to help mitigate their destructive impact on the environment

2026-08-20
A surge in marine heatwaves is causing shifts in marine life, with some species moving away from warmer waters, while...

Marine Heatwaves Affect Life in British Seas

A surge in marine heatwaves is causing shifts in marine life, with some species moving away from warmer waters, while others are appearing for the...

2026-08-17