Visiting mountain lions set off a surprising ecological chain reaction across a tiny California preserve. Credit: ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. Mountain ecosystems are among the most dynamic and diverse environments. They span different latitudes and altitudes, creating a ...

Rock outcrops, long regarded as passive geological features, may play an active and crucial role in shaping soil function in mountain ecosystems, according to a new study published on March 31 in ...

Illegal wildlife trade across the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region has more than doubled since 2019, according to a January 2026 study. This surge in trafficking, which targets ...

Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, a unique form of hunting has been stirring debate for years — hunting mountain lions with hounds. This ...

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Kawuneeche Valley has lost much of the tall willow growth and beaver ponds that once defined ...

Mountain lake swimming: an innocent pleasure? 60,000 visitors in a single year at Lake Achard in the French Alps. Now that’s ...

Mountainous and high-altitude regions are considered to be among the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. From melting glaciers to land erosion, these environments face mounting threats from climate ...