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Connected forest networks on oil palm plantations key to protecting endangered species

Research published in Journal of Applied Ecology suggests more sustainable palm oil can be achieved through connecting areas of high quality forest within plantations.

Shasta dam releases can be managed to benefit both salmon and sturgeon, study finds

The needs of endangered winter-run chinook salmon, threatened green sturgeon and people can be met through optimised water releases into the Sacramento River.

Large herbivores increase biodiversity in tropical forests

Joint extinction of tapirs and peccaries leads to reduction in tropical forest diversity, finds 10 year study

Rare antelopes and black cats

Researchers develop tools to help manage seagrass survival

New statistical tools help prevent seagrass loss

New technique can show links between prey and microplastics

Research presents a new technique which gives insights into the exposure of marine predators to microplastics.

New study could reset how scientists view sex determination in painted turtle populations

Findings of a study go against current expectations of environmental sex determination in painted turtle populations.

Road verges provide refuge for pollinators

Research finds roadside verges can provide food and refuge for pollinators but cutting them too early in the year removes this benefit.

Study suggests economic growth benefits wildlife but growing human populations do not

Do the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals promote or limit conservation.

New treatment programme offers hope for controlling wombat mange

A treatment programme to guides the development of a more effective control of deadly mange disease in wombat populations

Species on the move

Social media posts help researchers to discover climate change is to blame for displacement of 55 species in UK.

Fussy fish can have their coral and eat it too

Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish that seek refuge from climate change on deeper reefs. But scientists discovered the coral that these fussy fish eat can support them. New research published today in Functional Ecology

Framework for Measuring Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas

A team of researchers have developed a transparent way to verify the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs). New research published today in Journal of Applied Ecology.

‘Intensive’ beekeeping not to blame for common bee diseases

More 'intensive' beekeeping does not raise the risk of diseases that harm or kill the insects, new research suggests.