Why invasive ants are a silent threat to our ecosystems
Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
Europe's wild bird species are on the brink – but there are ways to bring them back
A new assessment of the population status of Europe’s birds reveals that the number of species that are of conservation concern is increasing.
Aug. 18, 2023 • ~8 min
A changing climate, growing human populations and widespread fires contributed to the last major extinction event − can we prevent another?
New findings from the La Brea Tar Pits in southern California suggest human-caused wildfires in the region, along with a warming climate, led to the loss of most of the area’s large mammals.
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~8 min
Meg 2: the truth about the extinct mega shark – and why even this ridiculous film could inspire future palaeontologists
A paleobiologist on why he appreciates the franchise despite its inaccuracies.
Aug. 1, 2023 • ~7 min
Meg 2: a paleobiologist on why he appreciates the franchise despite its inaccuracies
Megalodons are extinct and not as large as The Meg makes them out to be but they were pretty impressive apex predators.
Aug. 1, 2023 • ~7 min
Wildlife wonders of Britain and Ireland before the industrial revolution – my research reveals all the biodiversity we've lost
I have spent five years tracking down more than 10,000 accounts of wildlife by naturalists, travellers, historians and even poets, all written between 1529 and 1772
July 17, 2023 • ~34 min
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