There have been five Mass Extinction events in the history of Earth's biodiversity, all caused
by dramatic but natural phenomena. It has been claimed that the Sixth Mass Extinction may …

Anthropogenic pressures are driving insect declines across the world. Although protected
areas (PAs) play a prominent role in safeguarding many vertebrate species from human …

Here we build on the manifesto 'World Scientists' Warning to Humanity, issued by the
Alliance of World Scientists. As a group of conservation biologists deeply concerned about …

We conducted a comprehensive review of the research literature on interactions between
invasive species and species included in the critically endangered category of the …

Most people can name a mammal or bird that has become extinct in recent centuries, but
few can name a recently extinct plant. We present a comprehensive, global analysis of …

Biodiversity of insects is threatened worldwide. Here, we present a comprehensive review of
73 historical reports of insect declines from across the globe, and systematically assess the …

Despite their high diversity and importance for humankind, invertebrates are often neglected
in biodiversity conservation policies. We identify seven impediments to their effective …

1. Insects have emerged as causes célèbres for widespread concern about human effects
on global biodiversity. Here, we consider how insects provide opportunities both to …

Over the last 25 years, research on biodiversity has expanded dramatically, fuelled by
increasing threats to the natural world. However, the number of published studies is heavily …

The critical thermal maximum (CTmax), the temperature at which motor control is lost in
animals, has the potential to determine if species will tolerate global warming. For insects …