Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small ...

Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts For many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things ...

While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait.

A lot of what happens in the swamp starts beneath the surface of the water”— Milton Walker Jr. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 19, 2025) In the book, Biological Control Systems and Climate Change, published this month, Danilo Russo, PhD—a speaker during the first session of our 42nd National Forum ...

U.S. Forest Service researchers and partners published new findings on how leaf-eating insects affect forest ecosystems worldwide. "The findings of this study provide an improved understanding of the ...

Often overlooked and underappreciated, insects play an important role in our ecosystem and contribute to the overall health of our planet. While they may be tiny in size, their impact is immense. From ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2024) Results from a natural experiment, published in Science, shows ecosystem disruption of bat populations with cascading impacts on human health. Eyal Frank, PhD, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ...

Vultures effectively remove carcasses from the environment, helping to maintain ecological balance while supporting public health. Their feeding habits influence scavenger populations and nutrient ...