tropical forests
Coverage of tropical forests in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical forests facing increasing risks of exposure to critical temp thresholds
Tropical forests are facing increased risks of exposure to critical temperature thresholds, according to a study. The article is published in PNAS and linked to a Hacker News comment thread.
- A black hawk-eagle is spotted in Querétaro, indicating habitat expansion for the protected raptor
A black hawk-eagle, an endangered raptor in Mexico, was spotted for the first time in the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve in Querétaro, marking a significant expansion of its known range. The sighting highlights the reserve's healthy habitat and underscores the species' reliance on tropical forest conservation.
- Young tropical forests help to reverse biodiversity losses
Young tropical forests regrowing on farmland can recover significant biodiversity and species richness within 30 years, offering hope for reversing biodiversity losses. This finding highlights the potential of natural regeneration in conservation efforts, suggesting that ecological recovery is achievable even in degraded landscapes.