Digitized records from wildlife centers show the most common ways that humans harm wild animals

Hundreds of wildlife rehabilitation centers across the US and Canada treat sick and injured animals and birds. Digitizing their records is yielding valuable data on human-wildlife encounters.

Richard B. Primack, Professor of Biology, Boston University • conversation
Nov. 22, 2023 ~8 min

Ocean model considers temp spikes and gradual warming

Researchers propose a "more realistic" conceptual model for understanding changes to marine ecosystems in the wake of climate change.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~7 min


Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival

The results could indicate populations of more typical prey in southern Mexico are shrinking.

Aralisa Shedden, Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation, Bournemouth University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within the next 50 years if action not taken

Other threats to UK forests include competition with society for water, viral diseases, and extreme weather affecting forest management.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 8, 2023 ~5 min

Wildcats lived alongside domestic cats for 2,000 years but only started interbreeding 60 years ago – new study

And a recent history of wildcat hybridisation.

Mark Beaumont, Professor of Statistics, University of Bristol • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 ~7 min

These bat facts send fears flapping

The last week in October is Bat Week, so experts are separating fact from fiction about the amazing and beneficial animals.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
Oct. 27, 2023 ~9 min

Wild animals that survive limb loss are astonishing – and a sign of the havoc humans are wreaking on nature

When wild animals survive the initial trauma, blood loss and infection risk without medical help, it’s astonishing that they can adapt to life with three limbs.

Tara Pirie, Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation, University of Surrey • conversation
Oct. 25, 2023 ~7 min

Artificial coral reefs showing early signs they can mimic real reefs killed by climate change – new research

Concrete structures can recreate the complex forms of reefs, offering refuge to wildlife.

Zach Boakes, PhD Candidate in Conservation, Bournemouth University • conversation
Oct. 19, 2023 ~7 min


Compatible seabirds may make better parents, but personality clashes can lead to family tragedy and 'divorce'

Like humans, seabirds seem less likely to part ways when they have relationships built on similar personalities.

Fionnuala McCully, PhD candidate in behavioural ecology, University of Liverpool • conversation
Oct. 18, 2023 ~7 min

Lions avoid humans unless resources get scarce

A new study investigates lions' interactions with humans in a diminishing habitat.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 17, 2023 ~5 min

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