In this striking study, science writer Black (The Last Days of the Dinosaurs) presents vignettes illustrating the complex interplay between animals, plants ... of what the Earth was like millions ...

Although this history extends well beyond the presence of humans on Earth, it is important ... still influence present-day ecological processes. "The movements of plant and fungi to land have ...

One million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction - including more than 20 hummingbirds Leaders and representatives from nearly every country on Earth are meeting in Colombia to ...

Crustaceans and fish transport carbon and nutrients by feeding in surface waters during the day and then migrating ... all organic matter on Earth, from the plants and animals alive today to ...

They provide medicines and food but also wreak havoc by causing plant and animal diseases ... the fungal kingdom is vital to life on Earth. Yet, more than 90% of the estimated 3.8 million fungi ...

But even small changes in temperature or precipitation could drastically impact plants ... a quarter of Earth. Human activities such as firewood gathering and the grazing of animals are also ...