Turtles and tortoises (chelonians) are among the most threatened vertebrates worldwide, yet the factors determining their high extinction risk and their resilience to further challenges are not fully ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Scotland is home to a least a hundred ...

Many experts believe we may soon face a mass extinction event, with a high proportion of Earth’s species dying out. Projections indicate the climate will continue to change for centuries to come, and ...