Nature Reviews Biodiversity
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A new journal from the Nature Portfolio reviewing key advances in conservation, ecology, and evolution. Posts by the editors, @alexmckay.bsky.social, @lukegrinham.bsky.social, and Tim Thomas. https://www.nature.com/nrbd
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Our October Issue is out today: www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
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Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
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New online! More model organisms are needed to understand the evolution of animal morphology and function
More model organisms are needed to understand the evolution of animal morphology and function
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00092-3Model organisms are key to understanding principles of animal function and adaptation, although they are singular representatives of their lineages and biodiversity. Here, we propose considering model organisms alongside biological questions to guide effective data collection, experimentation and biomechanical analyses, and thus enhance researchers’ understanding of phenotypic evolution.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New online! More model organisms are needed to understand the evolution of animal morphology and function
New online! Biologists must value biodiversity beyond model organisms
Biologists must value biodiversity beyond model organisms
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00104-2Model organisms have a role in biology, but the dominance of model-organism thinking hinders innovation amid profound biodiversity loss. Biology needs a new intellectual framework that values studying all of life’s diversity and inspires an appreciation of that diversity by students and non-experts.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New online! Biologists must value biodiversity beyond model organisms
New online! Biologists should embrace Earth’s biodiversity as a library of solutions
Biologists should embrace Earth’s biodiversity as a library of solutions
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00098-xBiological research focused on canonical research organisms can yield profound insights, but it can also obscure evolutionary context and hinder understanding of biodiversity itself. Biology researchers should tap the underutilized potential of Earth’s biodiversity by matching the biological question to the organism best suited to answer it.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New online! Biologists should embrace Earth’s biodiversity as a library of solutions
New online! Linking habitat loss to pathogen spillover
Linking habitat loss to pathogen spillover
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 07 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00111-3Linking habitat loss to pathogen spillover
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November 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
New online! Linking habitat loss to pathogen spillover
ICYMI: New online! Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 31 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00106-0Cumulative pressures are driving tropical coral reefs, pivotal components of the ocean social ecological system, to functional collapse. This Review summarizes their trends and threats, before detailing a strategy to avoid the functional collapse of coral reefs by deploying a global action plan layering a broad range of science-based interventions.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ICYMI: New online! Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
ICYMI: New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 27 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00099-wSeabirds are top predators and nutrient cyclers in marine island ecosystems, but are threatened by risk of extinction. This Review explores the circular seabird economy around islands and discusses how healthy seabird populations can support more resilient island ecosystems.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
ICYMI: New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
New online! Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 31 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00106-0Cumulative pressures are driving tropical coral reefs, pivotal components of the ocean social ecological system, to functional collapse. This Review summarizes their trends and threats, before detailing a strategy to avoid the functional collapse of coral reefs by deploying a global action plan layering a broad range of science-based interventions.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New online! Layering solutions to conserve tropical coral reefs in crisis
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Our new review on the “circular seabird economy”
- how seabirds circulate nutrients betwem ocean and land, supporting ecosystems and livelihoods …https://www.nature.com/articles/s44358-025-00099-w
- how seabirds circulate nutrients betwem ocean and land, supporting ecosystems and livelihoods …https://www.nature.com/articles/s44358-025-00099-w
The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Seabirds are top predators and nutrient cyclers in marine island ecosystems, but are threatened by risk of extinction. This Review explores the circular seabird economy around islands and discusses ho...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our new review on the “circular seabird economy”
- how seabirds circulate nutrients betwem ocean and land, supporting ecosystems and livelihoods …https://www.nature.com/articles/s44358-025-00099-w
- how seabirds circulate nutrients betwem ocean and land, supporting ecosystems and livelihoods …https://www.nature.com/articles/s44358-025-00099-w
New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 27 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00099-wSeabirds are top predators and nutrient cyclers in marine island ecosystems, but are threatened by risk of extinction. This Review explores the circular seabird economy around islands and discusses how healthy seabird populations can support more resilient island ecosystems.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
Reposted by Nature Reviews Biodiversity
I am very excited to share that we have a new paper out today in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com
In it, we summarize the state of knowledge on the Circular Seabird Economy!
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Link to paper here: rdcu.be/eMOUd
In it, we summarize the state of knowledge on the Circular Seabird Economy!
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Link to paper here: rdcu.be/eMOUd
October 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I am very excited to share that we have a new paper out today in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com
In it, we summarize the state of knowledge on the Circular Seabird Economy!
1/n 🧪
Link to paper here: rdcu.be/eMOUd
In it, we summarize the state of knowledge on the Circular Seabird Economy!
1/n 🧪
Link to paper here: rdcu.be/eMOUd
ICYMI: New online! The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 15 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00095-0Palaeontologists and comparative neurobiologists share a common interest in the evolution of the mammalian brain, but often fail to realize the benefits of this shared interest. This Review draws these fields together, demonstrating the utility of a cross-disciplinary, synergistic approach.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
ICYMI: New online! The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
ICYMI: New online! Look to the past
Look to the past
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 14 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00097-yNatural history museums, art museums and other historical sources are treasure troves of biodiversity data. Content in this month’s issue highlights important insights that these sources can yield.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
ICYMI: New online! Look to the past
ICYMI: New online! The limits of co-occurrence for inferring species interactions
The limits of co-occurrence for inferring species interactions
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00105-1The limits of co-occurrence for inferring species interactions
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October 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ICYMI: New online! The limits of co-occurrence for inferring species interactions
New online! The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 15 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00095-0Palaeontologists and comparative neurobiologists share a common interest in the evolution of the mammalian brain, but often fail to realize the benefits of this shared interest. This Review draws these fields together, demonstrating the utility of a cross-disciplinary, synergistic approach.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New online! The functional adaptations of mammalian brain structures through a behavioural ecology lens
In our October issue: Journal Club from Carmen Webster "Exploring plant diversity at the molecular level" 🧪🌎
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October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In our October issue: Journal Club from Carmen Webster "Exploring plant diversity at the molecular level" 🧪🌎
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In our October issue: Journal Club from Wahyu Nurbandi "Understanding the complexity of wildlife trade in biodiversity conservation" 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/3W1QJKr
go.nature.com/3W1QJKr
October 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In our October issue: Journal Club from Wahyu Nurbandi "Understanding the complexity of wildlife trade in biodiversity conservation" 🧪🌎
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go.nature.com/3W1QJKr
In our October issue: Comment led by María José Sanín argues that more genome sequences are needed for tropical plants, particularly species that are culturally or ecologically important. 🧪🌎
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October 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In our October issue: Comment led by María José Sanín argues that more genome sequences are needed for tropical plants, particularly species that are culturally or ecologically important. 🧪🌎
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In our October issue: Comment led by Haigen Xu points out an alarming shortfall in the number of voluntary commitments to take action on biodiversity loss, relative to the number of commitments on climate action. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/4nMrrfl
go.nature.com/4nMrrfl
October 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In our October issue: Comment led by Haigen Xu points out an alarming shortfall in the number of voluntary commitments to take action on biodiversity loss, relative to the number of commitments on climate action. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/4nMrrfl
go.nature.com/4nMrrfl
In our October issue: A Viewpoint from five political ecologists discusses how and why political ecology should work hand-in-hand with biodiversity conservation. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/3J9kTZ4
go.nature.com/3J9kTZ4
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In our October issue: A Viewpoint from five political ecologists discusses how and why political ecology should work hand-in-hand with biodiversity conservation. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/3J9kTZ4
go.nature.com/3J9kTZ4
In our October issue: Perspective by Daniele Silvestro and Catalina Pimiento (@pimientoc.bsky.social) discusses the opportunities for AI to advance paleontological research. 🧪🌎
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfm
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfm
October 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In our October issue: Perspective by Daniele Silvestro and Catalina Pimiento (@pimientoc.bsky.social) discusses the opportunities for AI to advance paleontological research. 🧪🌎
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfm
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfm
In our October issue: Review led by Sandra Nogué (@sandranogue.bsky.social) summarizes biological and anthropological evidence that humans have shaped ecosystems for millennia 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/48oix2W
Readcube: rdcu.be/eHgKy
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eHgKy
October 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In our October issue: Review led by Sandra Nogué (@sandranogue.bsky.social) summarizes biological and anthropological evidence that humans have shaped ecosystems for millennia 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/48oix2W
Readcube: rdcu.be/eHgKy
go.nature.com/48oix2W
Readcube: rdcu.be/eHgKy
In our October issue: Perspective led by Laetitia Navarro (@laenavarro.bsky.social) on historical ecology, which uses various sources of information to study past biodiversity change and human-nature interactions. 🧪🌎
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfH
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfH
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In our October issue: Perspective led by Laetitia Navarro (@laenavarro.bsky.social) on historical ecology, which uses various sources of information to study past biodiversity change and human-nature interactions. 🧪🌎
bit.ly/46Qp6Kp
Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfH
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfH
In our October issue: Review by Barnabas Daru and Daniel Zhigila covers how herbaria can reveal information about multiple types of ecological interactions over time. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/43kest4
Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfW
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Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfW
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In our October issue: Review by Barnabas Daru and Daniel Zhigila covers how herbaria can reveal information about multiple types of ecological interactions over time. 🧪🌎
go.nature.com/43kest4
Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfW
go.nature.com/43kest4
Readcube: rdcu.be/eKYfW
In our October issue: Our editorial ties together some of this month's content and discusses how sources of information from natural history museums (herbaria) and non-traditional sources such as art and written records can provide important #biodiversity information. 🧪🌎
bit.ly/4q3SHHL
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October 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In our October issue: Our editorial ties together some of this month's content and discusses how sources of information from natural history museums (herbaria) and non-traditional sources such as art and written records can provide important #biodiversity information. 🧪🌎
bit.ly/4q3SHHL
bit.ly/4q3SHHL
Our October Issue is out today: www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
🧪🌎
Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
🧪🌎
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our October Issue is out today: www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes...
Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
🧪🌎
Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation.
🧪🌎