WILDLIFE
Forest vertebrate populations have halved and the carbon sink suffers
Oct 01, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A WWF report has revealed that global forest vertebrate populations have declined by 53 per cent since 1970, raising questions about the methods used to measure forest regeneration
Songbirds are disappearing from the wild – here's why
Sep 20, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Around 75 million birds are kept as pets in Indonesia, threatening to wipe out some wild bird populations
Geese flying further north due to climate change
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Migratory animals are actively adjusting their traditions to cope with the environmental crisis, new research has found
The anti-poaching technology that’s saving wildlife across Africa
Aug 22, 2019
Written by
Joanna Eede
After years of trials, talks, tweaks and test runs, EarthRanger has now come of age and is being rolled out across Africa. But can the brainchild of the co-founder of Microsoft make a serious difference in the fight against the…
Hippo excrement is vital for life in rivers
Jul 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A look at the contribution of hippos to the savannah ecosystem has revealed that their preferred lifestyle is crucial for maintaining life in the rivers they laze in
Wildlife app helping children build a species database
Jul 17, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
The new app encourages young children to connect with the natural world while allowing scientists to track levels of biodiversity across the UK
Lost tree species unexpectedly re-discovered in Indonesia
Jul 11, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
Singing seals open new research avenues
Jul 08, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
Could grey seals singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star help develop a new system for studying speech disorders?
G20 called upon to put a stop to whaling
Jun 28, 2019
Written by
Jack Burnett
Celebrities and animal welfare groups have been expressing their disappointment online about Japan’s pledge to restart its whaling activities this year
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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
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