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.
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.
June 26, 2023 • ~6 min
Melting glaciers in the Alps will eradicate some invertebrates that are crucial for alpine ecosystems – new research
Meltwater rivers in the European Alps will change as glaciers melt – threatening animals that are vital for alpine ecosystems with habitat loss.
May 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing what remains into ever-smaller patches
A new study looks back into history to assess human impacts on the range of Asian elephants and finds sharp decline starting several centuries ago.
April 27, 2023 • ~10 min
What Denmark's dead hedgehogs tell us about their lives -- and how we can help them
Research on Denmark’s hedgehogs offers insight into their cause of death – and how to help them.
Feb. 27, 2023 • ~8 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
Three surprising reasons human actions threaten endangered primates
Most of us have heard of the dangers of deforestation but there are other more subtle ways that human beings can endanger monkeys, apes and lemurs.
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~6 min
Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure
Honey bees, wild and native bees face threats from parasites, pesticides and habitat loss. Shorter winters, more extreme weather and more habitat destruction won’t help.
Oct. 13, 2022 • ~10 min
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