Wildlife biology is a branch of biology that focuses on the study of animals and their ecosystems in their natural habitats. This discipline involves understanding the behaviors, habitats, genetic diversity, and interactions of wildlife species with each other and their environments. Wildlife biologists often engage in conservation efforts, aiming to preserve endangered species and manage wildlife populations sustainably. Their work includes field research, where they might track animal movements, study diet and reproductive patterns, and monitor populations through various ecological methods. This research is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, manage habitats, and ensure the long-term survival of species in the face of challenges like habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. Wildlife biology not only contributes to conservation efforts but also enhances our understanding of ecological balance and biodiversity.
Mountain chickadees demonstrate remarkable spatial memory for surviving winters by recalling numerous food cache locations, with new research uncovering the genetic basis of this trait…
Chimpanzees afflicted with illness consume tree bark, dead wood, and ferns known for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. According to a study published on June…
A new study finds that the absence of gray wolves in western US ecosystems has significant ecological impacts, particularly on plant and animal communities. The…
Research conducted by Spanish scientists reveals that the interactions between Bonelli’s eagles and their primary rivals, golden eagles, were transformed by the actions of European…
Kangaroos and wallabies are more fearful of human ‘super predators’ than they are of dogs, devils, or wolves. Australia is devoid of large, fearsome carnivores…
Research on the critically endangered Arabian leopard indicates that reintroducing carefully selected, captive-bred individuals into the wild could substantially aid in the recovery of their…
A wild orangutan was seen treating a wound with a plant known for its medicinal qualities, marking the first such observation in a wild animal….
A comprehensive meta-analysis examines the success of various conservation interventions globally and across different time periods. A recent study recently published in the journal Science…
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held…
The findings reveal that wild horses, just like humans, live in a complex, multilevel society. The organization and even past and future shifts in group…
A detailed analysis of the dietary habits of elephants showed surprising variation from meal to meal, which could have important ramifications for wildlife protection and…
When given the option, captive bears mimic the diverse diets of their wild counterparts. Bears are neither cats nor dogs, and feeding them as such…
A new and more precise recalculation of the normal background extinction rate reveals that the rate of extinction in the human era is as much…
A newly published study from Yale University researchers looks at the origin of the turtle shell, shedding new light on how the turtle shell evolved….
A newly published study pokes holes in widely accepted theory that connects biodiversity abundance with a reduced disease risk for humans, finding that the links…
The primate genus Nycticebus contains a group called slow lorises, which is closely related to lemurs, and can be found across South East Asia. Recently,…