Nearly a third of fungi species assessed by international conservation experts were found to be at risk of extinction from ...

Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats ...

Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated kingdom of the natural world. During a billion years of evolution, they’ve become masters of survival. And yet ...

Most of Australia’s plants rely on a hidden underground network of fungi for water and minerals. They could be in trouble – ...

The IUCN warns that over 400 fungi species face extinction due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change.

At least 198 species are at risk from deforestation, with clear-cutting of old growth forests particularly damaging, while ...

Fungi are difficult to study in both nature and under experimental conditions. This is because of many species’ microscopic size, their short lifespan and the hidden habitats they call home — such as ...

argues for the "recognition of fungi" as an "independent kingdom of life in legislation, policies and agreements", so as to "advance their conservation". The pledge urges signatory nations to ...

While the red listing of more mushrooms and their relatives has been welcomed, the results paint a worrying picture. Almost a ...

Fungi are a kingdom of their own, neither plant nor animal. They’ve been around for millions of years. They sustain plants and are crucial for making soil and keeping life going. But we’re only just ...

If you're walking outdoors, chances are something remarkable is happening under your feet. Vast fungal networks are silently working to keep ecosystems alive.

In recent years, there's been momentum within the scientific community to recognize fungi as a distinct kingdom within conservation strategies—one that's on equal footing with animals and plants.