Stopping the Illegal Trade of Australian Reptiles
Australian reptiles face serious conservation threats from illegal poaching fueled by international demand and the exotic pet trade. In a new study published in Animal…
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Extraordinary Ability of Animals to Rapidly Evolve in Response to Predators Yields New Conservation Insights
The extraordinary ability of animals to rapidly evolve in response to predators has been demonstrated via genetic sequencing of a waterflea population across nearly two…
Evolutionary Unique: The Natural History and Conservation Importance of Elusive Chinese Mountain Cat
Study highlights the evolutionary uniqueness and premier conservation importance of the elusive Chinese mountain cat. We know that the domestic cat has distant relatives that…
Researchers Find Clean Air Act Saved 1.5 Billion Birds Over the Last 40 Years
Improved air quality, reduced ozone pollution may have averted bird deaths. U.S. pollution regulations meant to protect humans from dirty air are also saving birds….
Rhino Anti-poaching Campaign Goes Nuclear
The innovative anti-poaching Rhisotope Project aims to significantly reduce demand for rhino horns through the safe application of radioisotopes and radiation research. From 2010 to…
Monitoring Species Condemned to Extinction May Help Conservationists Save Others As Global Temperatures Rise
The White-tailed Swallow, Hirundo megaensis, and Ethiopian Bush-crow, Zavattariornis stresemanni, are living in ‘climatic lifeboats’ with their tiny ranges restricted on all sides by temperature…
Scent Trails of Dung and Urine Could Boost Elephant Conservation
Traveling elephants pay close attention to scent trails of dung and urine left by other elephants, new research shows. Scientists monitored well-used pathways and found…
Scientists Use Whale Carcasses to Help Answer Mysteries of Elusive Species
A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers shows the usefulness of opportunistically collected specimens, such as stranded carcasses, to study elusive species….
African Forest Elephants Are Now Critically Endangered – Here’s How to Count Them
Study compared different methodologies using dung, DNA analysis, and camera traps. A team of scientists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and working closely…
Critically Endangered Iconic Great Apes in Borneo Lost Muscle During Fruit Shortages
Highlights Need to Protect Orangutan Habitat Wild orangutans are known for their ability to survive food shortages, but scientists have made a surprising finding that…
First Cell Atlas of Stony Corals Is Boost for Coral Reef Conservation Efforts
Map reveals existence of specialized immune cells in corals for the first time. Researchers at the University of Haifa, the Weizmann Institute, and the Centre…
Using Gene Reserves to Protect Rare Species From Climate Change
UK landowners and conservationists welcome wider-spread use of Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) to help protect some of the rarest plants and insects, research at the…
Hope and Warning for the Survival of the Sumatran Rhinoceros Delivered by Genome Sequencing
A study led by researchers at the Centre for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm shows that the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhinoceros display surprisingly low…
Conservationists May Be Unintentionally Spreading Diseases and Parasites Between Threatened Animal Populations
Moving endangered species to new locations is often used as part of species conservation strategies, and can help to restore degraded ecosystems. But scientists say…
Genetic Research Reveals Hidden Diversity of Coral More Important for Conservation Than Previously Thought
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture ecological diversity and protect reef environments. In recent years, advancements…
Ocean’s Mammals at Crucial Crossroads – 25% of Species at Risk of Extinction
The ocean’s mammals are at a crucial crossroads — with some at risk of extinction and others showing signs of recovery, researchers say. In a…
Global Phenomenon of Firefly Tourism Takes Flight, Sparking Wonder and Concern
First comprehensive review on the growing global phenomenon of firefly tourism. Firefly beetles rank among the world’s most charismatic creatures, with luminous courtship displays that…
Conservation Paradox: The Pros and Cons of Recreational / Trophy Hunting
Recreational hunting — especially hunting of charismatic species for their trophies — raises ethical and moral concerns. Yet recreational hunting is frequently suggested as a…
