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Fishing, hunting, cracking: chimp behaviour and humans
May 08, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A ten-year analysis of chimpanzees has revealed that the presence of humans diminishes behavioural diversity, leading to calls for a new approach to conservation
Reintroducing pine martens: the cautious approach
Apr 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The return of the pine marten to UK forests has been celebrated as a win for the red squirrel, but some scientists advise caution
Discovery of new disease adds to threats facing UK hares
Apr 10, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A surge in reports of dead hares has resulted in the discovery of a hidden disease in UK populations
Humpback whales based miles apart share songs
Mar 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Two whale populations on either side of the African continent have been found to share passages of song
Crazier than Fiction: the Elephant Rangers of Laos
Mar 11, 2019
Written by
Melody Kemp
An innovative project to utilise Laos’ elephant experts in service of protecting the country’s natural treasures is waiting on just one thing – government approval
Javan rhinos could be wiped out if another tsunami hits
Mar 07, 2019
Written by
Chris Fitch
Javan rhinos survived the recent Krakatoa tsunami, but the species might not be so lucky next time
From gene editing to robotic honey bees: the pollinator crisis and new technology
Jan 18, 2019
Written by
Mark Rowe
A tightening of restrictions on the insecticides known as neonicotinoids has brought hope that the decline in honey bees and wild pollinators can be reversed. Yet concerns are growing as to how new technology could radically change the landscape. Are we…
The world’s first omnivorous shark
Jan 15, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Bonnethead sharks, the second smallest member of the hammerhead family, have been shown to not only eat, but digest seagrass, making them the first omnivorous shark known to scientists
The story behind Brazil’s 200 million termite mounds
Jan 10, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The recent discovery of more than 200 million termite mounds in northeastern Brazil, the extent of which had never been understood before, throws up more questions than it answers
The Galápagos Islands: back from the brink
Jan 01, 2019
Written by
Chris Fitch
After decades battling environmental crises that threaten to rob the Galápagos Islands of their unique biodiversity, the restoration of giant tortoises is a success story worth celebrating. But more conservation challenges still await the iconic archipelago
What’s behind the colour-changing monkeys of Costa Rica?
Dec 21, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
Are howler monkeys being adversely affected by ingestion of pesticides containing sulphur?
Wildlife Photographer of the Year – LUMIX People’s Choice Award
Dec 14, 2018
Written by
Ella L’etang
Exciting news for wildlife and photography enthusiasts alike – the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of The Year competition run by the National History Museum has just announced a new award: the LUMIX People’s Choice Award
Parrot-inspired robots track birds across remote landscapes
Dec 11, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
A new system of robotic aerial vehicles is revolutionising the tracking of migratory species across remote environments
Deep learning technology to watch over wildlife parks
Dec 06, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
Technology used in creating safe urban environments is now being used in South Africa’s wildlife parks to catch and deter poachers
The mystery of northeast Scotland’s catastrophic harbour seal decline
Nov 29, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
Laura Cole travels to Orkney to find out why numbers of harbour seals have fallen by 78 per cent since 2000
Climate change-triggered ticks causing rise in ‘ghost moose’
Nov 27, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
The unprecedented frequency of winter tick epidemics have resulted in a 70 per cent death rate for New Hampshire’s moose calves
Tourism may reduce cheetah numbers
Oct 03, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
Unchecked tourism is potentially reducing the number of cheetah cubs that survive to adulthood
Horseshoe crabs: blood in the water
Sep 15, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
The demand for horseshoe crab blood – vital for testing new medical developments – is threatening the future survival of the species
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