Don't hike so close to me: How the presence of humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away

Outdoor recreation is booming across the US, but research shows that the presence of humans – or the trails they hike and ski on – can have harmful effects on wildlife at less-than-close range.

Sarah Reed, Affiliate Faculty in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University • conversation
July 14, 2021 • ~9 min

Roadkill: we can predict where animals cross roads – and use it to prevent collisions

Sat-navs could one day warn motorists when they drive through high-risk areas.

Richard Michael Gunner, PhD Candidate in Animal Behaviour, Swansea University • conversation
July 7, 2021 • ~6 min

Why autumn is such a dangerous time for hedgehog mothers – and how to help them

For every kilometre of road in Europe, you're likely to find one dead hedgehog.

Lauren Moore, PhD Candidate in Road Ecology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~6 min

Protecting half of the planet is the best way to fight climate change and biodiversity loss – we've mapped the key places to do it

A new plan targets areas around the world that can store carbon and protect large numbers of species. It calls for preserving these lands, working with Indigenous peoples and connecting wild areas.

Greg Asner, Director, Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science and Professor, Arizona State University • conversation
Sept. 8, 2020 • ~9 min

Endangered tigers face growing threats from an Asian road-building boom

A new study forecasts that thousands of miles of new road construction will cut through tiger habitat across Asia by 2050. Planning can make these projects more tiger-friendly.

Neil Carter, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Michigan • conversation
April 29, 2020 • ~8 min

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