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Q&A: Cryptic frogs, counting chirps and conservation

Q&A on new research in Journal of Applied Ecology on acoustic monitoring of a cryptic frog species.

Press Release: Why plants eat faeces when they could eat flesh

A new study published in Journal of Ecology asks what drives a carnivorous pitcher plant to abandon eating meat in favour of a diet of bat faeces.

Press Release: New forecast tool helps ships avoid blue whale hotspots

A new paper published in Journal of Applied Ecology describes the development of WhaleWatch, a new tool to help ships avoid endangered whales.

Press Release: Controversial black bear hunt disproportionately harvests nuisance bears and reduces human-bear conflicts

New research published in Journal of Applied Ecology shows regulated hunting of a recovered black bear population helps to control population size.

Press Release: Earlier nesting by generalist predatory bird is associated with human responses to climate change

Press Release: Production of seedless fruits - an under-estimated tool for improving food security

New research from Journal of Applied Ecology shows how seedless fruit production can increase fruit quality and quantity, reducing the need for pollination.

Press Release: Study shows fracking could threaten Britain’s richest wildlife habitats

Analysis published in Journal of Applied Ecology, shows many areas opened up for potential shale gas extraction are home to species crucial to ecosystem functioning.

Press Release: Diversified management provides multiple benefits in boreal forests

New research shows there are strong conflicts between intensive timber harvesting and the provision of other benefits for the maintenance of biodiversity.

Press Release: Impact of pesticide on bumblebees revealed by taking experiments into the field

A new study, published in Journal of Applied Ecology, shows that the development of bee colonies placed in the field is affected by pesticide exposure.

Press Release: Forbidden fruit a fatal temptation for grizzly bears in Southeastern British Columbia

Press Release: Forest elephants among the world’s slowest reproducing mammals, spelling trouble for populations threatened by poaching

A new study published in Journal of Applied Ecology indicates that forest elephants will take almost a century to recover from poaching.

Press Release: Biodiversity begins at home: saving old villages helps save farmland birds

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology shows preserving old villages and farm buildings could help save farmland birds.

Press Release: Hedges in agricultural areas protect biodiversity on Madagascar

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology investigates ways to protect biodiversity in Madagascar.

Press Release: Stowaway frogs being stopped by border security

New model in Journal of Applied Ecology demonstrates the efficacy of biosecurity activities to reduce risk of wildlife disease introduction.

Press Release: Hidden salmon diversity sustains First Nations fisheries

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology shows that salmon biodiversity supports food security of indigenous fisheries.