Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival

The results could indicate populations of more typical prey in southern Mexico are shrinking.

Aralisa Shedden, Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation, Bournemouth University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~6 min

Why do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together in the sky? A biologist explains the science of murmurations

These coordinated movements of a flock of starlings follow no plan or leader. Scientists used to think the animals must communicate via ESP to create these fast-moving blobs.

Tom Langen, Professor of Biology, Clarkson University • conversation
March 14, 2022 • ~7 min

African wild dogs cope with human development using skills they rely on to compete with other carnivores

African wild dogs are used to evading hyenas and lions. Genetic research suggests they are using the same strengths to get around human development as well.

Scott Creel, Professor of Conservation Biology & Ecology, Montana State University • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 • ~9 min

Why do tigers have stripes?

How do tigers – a top predator – successfully hunt their prey when they have bright orange fur? The secret's in their stripes!

Andrew Cushing, Assistant Professor in Zoological Medicine, University of Tennessee • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min

Why do tigers have different stripe patterns?

How do tigers – a top predator – successfully hunt their prey when they have bright orange fur? The secret's in their stripes!

Andrew Cushing, Assistant Professor in Zoological Medicine, University of Tennessee • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min

Live fast, die small: how global heating is simplifying the world's ecosystems

We studied a rocky shore to see how global changes are playing out within habitats.

Miguel Lurgi, Lecturer in Biosciences, Swansea University • conversation
Sept. 24, 2020 • ~6 min

Why do snakes produce venom? Not for self-defence, study shows

Relax, snakes aren't out to get you.

Kevin Arbuckle, Senior Lecturer in Biosciences, Swansea University • conversation
March 23, 2020 • ~6 min

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