So far, COVID-19 has caused the deaths of more than 3 million people worldwide, and that number could be significantly higher given how challenging it is to track every COVID-19 death.

Despite this, on paper, it would make sense to assume that the natural world, at least, is getting a bit of a break. A world in which humans are traveling far less should offer major environmental benefits.

But are wildlife and the climate really benefitting from the pandemic? In this Special Feature, we explore what is currently known about the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wildlife and the climate.