War, politics and religion shape wildlife evolution in cities

Humans change the urban landscape with religious, cultural and political activities, which in turn can influence the evolution of urban animals and plants.

Elizabeth Carlen, Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
yesterday ~10 min

Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.

Eliza Grames, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
May 8, 2025 ~8 min


Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them

The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures

Eliza Grames, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
March 6, 2025 ~9 min

Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US

The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures

Eliza Grames, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
March 6, 2025 ~9 min

Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse – new report

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has shrunk by 73% since 1970.

Alexander C. Lees, Reader in Ecology and Conservation Biology, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~8 min

We’re using drones to map the temperatures of lizards and this could boost reptile conservation

New research documents how drones were used to track the temperatures of the Bay Islands anole lizard on the Honduran island of Utila.

Emma Higgins, Lecturer in Ecology, University of South Wales • conversation
June 20, 2024 ~6 min

Four photos that show the potential of rewilding nature

Rewilding is about finding ways to let nature thrive and regenerate. Around the world, cities and community projects are doing just that.

David Gelsthorpe, Curator of Earth Sciences, University of Manchester • conversation
June 4, 2024 ~7 min

Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help

Check that something is blooming every week, March through October, to help bees.

Matthias Becher, Associate Research Fellow in Behavioural Ecology, University of Exeter • conversation
March 28, 2024 ~7 min


Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them

The largest ever giraffe tracking study shows how these massive animals are responding to human pressures across many different habitats throughout Africa.

Michael Brown, Conservation Science Fellow, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
Aug. 30, 2023 ~9 min

Dog detectives can sniff out protected great crested newts and reduce costly construction delays

Great crested newts cause expensive delays to construction – trained sniffer dogs may offer a solution.

Nikki Glover, PhD Candidate in Environmental Biology, University of Salford • conversation
June 26, 2023 ~6 min

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