In protecting land for wildlife, size matters – here's what it takes to conserve very large areas
Governments and wildlife advocates are working to protect 30% of Earth’s lands and waters for nature by 2030. An ecologist explains why creating large protected areas should be a top priority.
David Jachowski, Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Clemson University •
conversation
April 26, 2023 • ~9 min
April 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Scientists are using machine learning to forecast bird migration and identify birds in flight by their calls
Machine learning may not seem to have much connection with wildlife, but it’s starting to play a central role in bird conservation.
Miguel Jimenez, Ph.D. student in Ecology, Colorado State University •
conversation
March 23, 2023 • ~9 min
March 23, 2023 • ~9 min
How tracking technology is transforming our understanding of animal behaviour
Scientists use biologging devices to track animal behaviour – here are four times where it has improved our understanding of nature.
Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
• conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~8 min
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~8 min
Updown girl: DNA research shows ancient Britain was more diverse than we imagined
People didn’t live in insulated communities when the Roman empire fell. Villagers buried people who migrated from far away as one of their own.
Duncan Sayer, Professor in Archaeology, University of Central Lancashire
• conversation
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~8 min
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~8 min
Olive ridley sea turtles are constantly on the move, so protective zones should follow them
Standard marine protected areas with fixed boundaries can’t effectively shelter these ocean nomads.
Joseph Bernardo, Research Associate Professor of Biology, Texas A&M University •
conversation
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~11 min
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~11 min
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