Human-elephant conflict in Kenya heightens with increase in crop-raiding
A new study led by the University of Kent’s Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has found that elephants…
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European hibernating bats cope with white-nose syndrome which kills North American bats
What are the reasons for such a contrast in outcomes? A scientist team led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo…
A deadly fungus is killing frogs, but the bacteria on their skin could protect them
Researchers in Costa Rica have found that some bacteria on the skin of amphibians prevent growth of the fungus responsible…
Flower diversity may mitigate insecticide effects on wild bees
A higher diversity of flowering plants increases the breeding success of wild bees and may help compensate for the negative…
Research findings can help to increase population size of endangered species
The findings of a new study examining the behaviours of alligator and caiman hatchlings have enhanced our understanding of how…
Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardizing land conservation, study finds
As a native animal, kangaroos aren’t typically considered a threat to Australian vegetation. While seen as a pest on farmland…
Vaccine shows potential against deadly leptospirosis bacteria
Scientists have designed a single-dose universal vaccine that could protect against the many forms of leptospirosis bacteria, according to a…
Ocean toxin a heartbreaking threat for sea otters
Heart disease is a killer threat for southern sea otters feasting on domoic acid in their food web, according to…
Size matters: How the size of a male’s weapons affects its anti-predator tactics
Across many animal species there is great evolutionary pressure on males, who often engage in combat for the rights to…
New study identifies bird species that could spread ticks and Lyme disease
Birds play an underrecognized role in spreading tickborne disease due to their capacity for long-distance travel and tendency to split…