Endemic species

The sands of the coastal plain are home to endemic animals and plants – that is, species that are not found anywhere else in the world. Photo: Amir Weinstein, insectour.com Insects – a small world in a big way

Dunes in Danger: Who Will Save the Sand Between the City and the Sea?

Open sandy areas on the coastal plain are shrinking at an alarming rate, and invasive vegetation is changing the landscape. The State of Nature report calls for stopping the change before it's too late