Why we're 'interviewing' captive birds to find the best to release into the wild
Our experiments with the critically endangered Bail myna showed some birds are bolder than others.
June 9, 2023 • ~7 min
UK ivory trade ban extended to five more species – here's why we think it will be ineffective
Any law that protects threatened wildlife should be welcomed – but a ban alone will not prevent illegal activity.
June 9, 2023 • ~8 min
Roadkill: vehicle collisions may be threatening the survival of some mammal populations
Exactly how animal populations are affected by roadkill has remained unclear – until now.
March 27, 2023 • ~6 min
Wolf restoration in Colorado shows how humans are rethinking their relationships with wild animals
Less than a century ago, Colorado hunted, trapped and poisoned all the wolves within its borders. Today it’s restoring them – a change that reflects a profound shift in human thinking.
Feb. 28, 2023 • ~9 min
Biologists discovered a new species of tiny owl on the forested island of Príncipe, and it's already under threat – Podcast
A local legend of a mysterious bird with big eyes grew into the discovery of the Príncipe scops owl. A biologist on the team tells the story of finding and cataloging this new species.
Feb. 27, 2023 • ~4 min
Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine
Russia has vast natural resources and is involved in many conservation efforts. Its diplomatic isolation as a result of the war in Ukraine is making it harder to protect many wild species and places.
Feb. 21, 2023 • ~10 min
Bahamas songbird is under threat of extinction -- but preserving old pine forests will help save it
The Bahama warbler favours large pine trees and palms, fieldwork shows.
Feb. 10, 2023 • ~6 min
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