'Clubbing a bunny to death is very effective but it sure does look bad': the inside stories of urban animal control

Here’s what determines if a problematic wild animal is saveable or cullable.

Erica von Essen, Associate Professor of Environmental Communication, Stockholm University • conversation
June 2, 2023 • ~7 min

Squirrelpox outbreak detected in north Wales – without a vaccine, the disease will keep decimating red squirrels

There is no single, straightforward way to safeguard the future of this native mammal at the moment – but here are some options

Craig Shuttleworth, Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, Bangor University • conversation
Dec. 21, 2022 • ~6 min

Why badgers are unfairly demonised - and what we can do to help

Badgers are shy and nocturnal animals. It’s time to challenge false perceptions and end the cruelty towards this iconic mammal.

Anna Champneys, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Feb. 11, 2022 • ~8 min

Grey squirrels: is birth control the solution to Britain's invasive species problem?

Squirrel feeders laced with contraceptives could be used to suppress grey squirrels in the UK.

Jason Gilchrist, Ecologist, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Feb. 3, 2021 • ~7 min

Why Mauritius is culling an endangered fruit bat that exists nowhere else

Conflict between fruit-growers, the Mauritian government and conservationists has dragged on for years – it's time for a new approach.

Tigga Kingston, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University • conversation
Nov. 26, 2020 • ~7 min

Britain's endangered native ponies could help habitats recover – and Brexit offers an opportunity

Wild ponies have lived in Britain for over 4,000 years, but they're in danger of dying out.

Mariecia Fraser, Reader in Upland Agroecology, Aberystwyth University • conversation
March 6, 2020 • ~5 min

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