Keystone species play the same role in many ecological ... plant species not only caused the loss of habitat for many other animals but also influenced other ecological factors (Smith et al.

Sea otters help kelp forests recover by controlling sea urchins, but their impact varies. In British Columbia, recovery was ...

Rare and powerful compounds, known as keystone molecules, can build a web of invisible interactions among species.

A new study sheds light on the power of keystone species, which could help ecologists in other environments. View on euronews ...

In contrast, keystone species have effects on communities that ... H. Modification of animal habitat by large plants - mechanisms by which seagrasses influence clam growth. Oecologia 87, 307-318 ...

The UK government has announced it will allow beaver releases into the wild in England for the benefit of the ecosystem ...

is a keystone species whose ponds and wetlands help replenish groundwater, serve as buffers against wildfires, and provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Once trapped nearly to extinction, ...

The future of ecological harmony could lie in North America’s largest rodent — if we can learn to coexist with this vital yet challenging species, according to environmental journalist Ben ...