The results of a recent paper on the modeling of a honey bee colony have been supplemented and strengthened by showing that the domain of biological validity of a mathematical model with unstable singularity removed is contained in the domain of attraction of positive stable equilibrium.

We evaluated shifts in plant–pollinator communities between two years with different precipitation patterns on a mountain gradient in Arizona. We found that plant richness decreased, pollinator generalization increased at the highest life zone, and plant and pollinator activity was less consistent in the dry year. As drought is expected to increase worldwide, understanding local-scale plant–pollinator interactions may highlight which species will be critical in times of lower precipitation.

Digital technologies offer a powerful toolkit to protect our planet's biodiversity. From satellite imagery to citizen science apps, they can help us monitor ecosystems, track species, and understand the impact of human activities. However, challenges like data access and environmental costs must be addressed. By working together, scientists, policymakers, communities, and technology experts can use digital solutions to safeguard our planet's biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future.

Insects are the most abundant and diverse animals on Earth, playing a key role in ecosystem stability. Their success is partly due to mutualistic relationships with microorganisms, which provide nutrients inaccessible due to their limited enzymatic capacity and specialized diets. Microorganisms also produce antimicrobial compounds that protect insects from pathogens. Understanding these interactions is crucial for the sustainable management of insects and their microbial partners.

We quantify the extent to which forested Natura 2000 sites are affected by tree species distribution shifts in a changing climate. As ecosystems of any type are highly dynamic, climate change can lead to additional severe pressure on statically defined conservation goals and management activities associated with this. We utilised 26 bio-climatic variables and analysed the climate-induced change of tree species distribution at Natura 2000 sites, the largest conservation area network worldwide.

Braided rivers are very dynamic ecosystems. Arthropods inhabiting these areas use various strategies to survive floods. This study showed a different repertoire of survival strategies during floods and a significantly altered distribution of the studied species by floods and highlights the crucial role of elevated areas and riverbanks as refuges for arthropods during floods.

We used simulations to analyze the dynamics of an intertidal predator and its prey, which also engage in non-trophic interactions. These interactions create strong dependencies between predator and prey, shifting dynamics from being driven mainly by new individuals arriving from external sources to an interplay between regional and local processes. Our findings highlight the importance of considering multiple interaction types to understand population and community structure.