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High-intensity fires do not reverse bush encroachment in new long term study

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High-intensity fires do not reverse bush encroachment in new long term study

A decade long study from South African National Parks examines the use of high-intensity fires to reverse bush encroachment

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Bird migratory movements predicted by new model

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Bird migratory movements predicted by new model

New predictive model allows scientists to anticipate migratory patterns within bird species.

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Understanding China's political will to further conservation and sustainability

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Understanding China's political will to further conservation and sustainability

A study about China's government shows the role of political will in the future of our world

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Touchscreen device proves useful for studying wild primates

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Touchscreen device proves useful for studying wild primates

A new study explores the use of touchscreen devices in experiments conducted on wild primates, with the aim of reducing the need for captive animals.

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New study explores the integration of wildlife and denser populations in urban planning

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New study explores the integration of wildlife and denser populations in urban planning

How we can make our cities work better for people and wildlife? TNC researchers challenge assumptions on the merit of green spaces in our communities.

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Planet’s most unique birds at higher risk of extinction

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Planet’s most unique birds at higher risk of extinction

A new study finds that bird species with extreme or uncommon combinations of traits face the highest risk of extinction.

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Warmer temperatures are linked to mismatch among forest plants

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Warmer temperatures are linked to mismatch among forest plants

In response to warming temperatures, some taller plants are advancing their leafout timing which could lead to declines in native wildflowers as they flower or leaf out later and therefore receive less sunlight for photosynthesis in the spring.

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Lianas more likely to infest smaller trees in Southeast Asian forests

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Lianas more likely to infest smaller trees in Southeast Asian forests

Lianas in Malaysian forests are more likely to infest smaller trees.

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Rhino horns are getting smaller, according to analysis of artwork and photographs

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Rhino horns are getting smaller, according to analysis of artwork and photographs

Analysis of artwork and photographs has revealed that rhino horns have been getting smaller and human attitudes towards rhinos have shifted from predation to conservation.

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Researchers quantify forage yield gap caused by woody encroachment

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Researchers quantify forage yield gap caused by woody encroachment

New research quantifies the economic impacts of lost herbaceous production from tree encroachment throughout the American west.

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Asian elephants prefer habitats on the boundaries of protected areas

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Asian elephants prefer habitats on the boundaries of protected areas

New research finds that elephants prefer habitats on the periphery of protected areas, rather than the areas themselves

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Animals in national parks can be impacted by just a few people

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Animals in national parks can be impacted by just a few people

A new People and Nature study has found that even in remote, rarely visited national parks, the presence of even just a few humans impacts the activity of wildlife that live there.

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Citizen scientists wanted to help record UK’s mammal activity

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Citizen scientists wanted to help record UK’s mammal activity

Citizen scientists are being urged to help chart UK mammal activity so researchers can better understand how animals are coping with ecological challenges such as climate change.

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Daytime pastoralist activities do not negatively affect spotted hyenas

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Daytime pastoralist activities do not negatively affect spotted hyenas

A study looking at the interactions of pastoralists and hyenas in Tanzania finds that the two can coexist, with no negative impacts to the hyenas

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Black History Month

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Black History Month

Acknowledging and celebrating Black ecologists through our Black History Month blog series.

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