The fossil record provides striking case studies of biodiversity loss and global ecosystem upheaval. Because of this, many studies have sought to assess the magnitude of the current biodiversity ...

Canadian emo quintet Rarity have always pushed things to extremes, as evidenced by the band's vicious single Shawnigan that was released this February. Now, the band are back with a new single titled ...

Rare plant and animal species are like rare stamps or coins: they are perceived to be inherently more valuable to people, whatever they look like. Researchers have found that people are more attracted ...

Species rarity is a central concept in understanding how biodiversity responds to environmental change and anthropogenic pressures. Rare species, defined by low abundance, narrow geographic range or ...