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May 25 2023 | Katy Myers

Why Are We Ranking Global Biodiversity Threats?

We may be misguided when ranking the factors that threaten biodiversity. This study says we can and should consider the effects of multiple threats at once when making conservation decisions. READ MORE

May 18 2023 | Elena Schaller

Are Scottish Animal Farmers Open To Change?

The U.K. media and farmers’ unions suggest Scottish farmers will refuse to shift away from animal agriculture. But how do the farmers themselves feel about this issue? READ MORE

May 15 2023 | Sian Richards

Protecting Bats In National Parks: It’s On Us

White-nose syndrome is causing a decline in bat populations across U.S. national parks. How willing are park visitors to follow measures designed to protect bats? READ MORE

May 11 2023 | Daniel Souzza

How Oil Well Noise Pollution Impacts Songbirds

Species that rely on acoustic communication may be harmed by human-generated noise. What impacts are oil well operations having on grassland songbirds? READ MORE

May 1 2023 | Katy Myers

Tourism And Free-Ranging Dogs: A Risky Combination

Free ranging dogs can create a variety of issues for ecosystems. This study found that they often follow tourists into protected natural areas where they may pose a problem for conservation. READ MORE

Apr 28 2023 | Kevin Xia

Social Inequality And Environmental Behavior

Growing social inequality and the way it intersects with the climate crisis are two of the largest challenges we face as a global society. How can research help us address both? READ MORE

Apr 18 2023 | Erin Aslami

Engaging Farmers To Prevent Elephant Conflicts

Engaging local communities to prevent human-animal conflicts is crucial. In this study, researchers asked Tanzanian farmers for their preferred strategies to reduce crop damage from elephants. READ MORE

Apr 10 2023 | Damin Curtis

How Animals’ Personalities Can Shape Ecosystems

Conservation decisions are usually made at the species level. However, this study suggests that for some species, individual personality traits affect their interactions with the environment. READ MORE

Apr 6 2023 | Sarah Bluhm

Predicting The Future For Biological Conservation

Researchers highlight fifteen issues that, while not currently relevant, may affect the future of environmental conservation. READ MORE

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