Humans are one of the biggest threats to lions

New research digs into the reasons behind conflict between humans and lions. A variety of factors such as climate and culture may contribute.

Sydney Barrilleaux - U. Georgia • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~6 min

Could South Korea become a model for tackling illegal tiger trade?

Formerly one of the world’s largest markets for tiger bone, new research sheds light on the current situation in South Korea.

Joshua Elves-Powell, PhD Researcher, Conservation Biology, UCL • conversation
May 29, 2024 ~7 min


Tiny invasive ant makes hunting harder for lions

A tiny invasive ant is disrupting the life of African lions. It's making it harder for them to hunt zebra, their preferred prey.

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~6 min

Hyena ‘buddies’ gang up to fight lions

"If hyenas greet each other, they're more likely to mob. If they have strong social bonds, they're more likely to mob."

Matt Davenport-Michigan State • futurity
Dec. 6, 2023 ~8 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

Reintroducing top predators to the wild is risky but necessary – here's how we can ensure they survive

New research studies the factors that determine whether large carnivore reintroductions will be a success.

Seth Thomas, Research assistant, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 17, 2023 ~7 min

Trophy hunting: why a UK import ban threatens wildlife conservation

Bans on importing hunting trophies risk harming, not helping, endangered species.

Amy Dickman, Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Oxford • conversation
Aug. 10, 2022 ~11 min

Trophy hunting will not save Africa's lions – so the UK ban on imports is a positive step for wildlife conservation

An Africa-based conservation expert explains why trophy hunting has not delivered for wildlife in most parts of Africa, and that local communities benefit next to nothing from its continued practice

Hans Bauer, Research fellow: Northern Lion Conservation, University of Oxford • conversation
June 29, 2022 ~28 min


Making room for wildlife: 4 essential reads

The recent goring of a tourist who approached within 10 feet of a bison in Yellowstone National Park is a reminder that wild animals can be dangerous and people should keep safe distances.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~8 min

Great white sharks occasionally hunt in pairs - new research sheds light on social behavior of these mysterious predators

Researchers have discovered that great white sharks are more social than previously thought. Using specialized tags, they tracked six sharks and found that some stay close to each other when hunting.

Yannis Papastamatiou, Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~9 min

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