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Countless bats swarming in the evening dusk
Bat Coronaviruses May Infect Tens of Thousands of People Yearly
Parts of Southeast Asia where human and bat population densities are highest could be infection hotspots, a study finds.
Bat Coronaviruses May Infect Tens of Thousands of People Yearly
Bat Coronaviruses May Infect Tens of Thousands of People Yearly

Parts of Southeast Asia where human and bat population densities are highest could be infection hotspots, a study finds.

Parts of Southeast Asia where human and bat population densities are highest could be infection hotspots, a study finds.

conservation biology, ecology

Photo of a North American caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in Jasper National Park in Canada
Dozens of Genes Tied to Caribou’s Seasonal Migration
Maddie Bender | May 2, 2022 | 2 min read
Researchers tracked the movements of endangered caribou and sequenced a portion of their genomes to determine which genes may influence migratory behavior.
Vector drawing of a tropical rainforest with diverse trees
More Than 9,000 Tree Species Await Scientific Description
Christie Wilcox, PhD | Feb 1, 2022 | 2 min read
A new study of tree biodiversity estimates that Earth boasts 14 percent more tree species than previous efforts have identified.
Slideshow: How Ecologists Study the World’s Apex Predators
Katarina Zimmer | Nov 1, 2020 | 4 min read
A global decline of large carnivores has motivated scientists to understand the animals’ ecological roles, and consider whether reintroducing them can help restore ecosystems.
Can Rewilding Large Predators Regenerate Ecosystems?
Katarina Zimmer | Nov 1, 2020 | 10+ min read
As some conservationists and researchers begin to return large carnivores to areas where they once roamed, scientists intensify efforts to study the ecological roles of predators.
Infographic: How Large Carnivores Sculpt Ecosystems
Katarina Zimmer | Nov 1, 2020 | 4 min read
The release of gray wolves in Yellowstone decades ago still stands as one of the few examples of a predator reintroduction, and the lessons learned continue to be debated. New projects aim to do it again.
Chelsea Wood Tracks Parasites Around the World
Amanda Heidt | Nov 1, 2020 | 3 min read
The University of Washington parasite ecologist aims to understand how humans have changed the diversity and abundance of the enigmatic and misunderstood organisms.
Conservation Biology Icon Georgina Mace Dies at 67
Lisa Winter | Oct 2, 2020 | 3 min read
Mace led the work to determine the criteria for the IUCN’s Red List.
Antarctic Emperor Penguin Colony Faces Collapse
Jef Akst | Apr 25, 2019 | 2 min read
After three years with very few new chicks, the birds are abandoning one of the biggest breeding sites on the continent, satellite images show.
New Global Trade Route Could Shuttle Invasive Species
K.V. Venkatasubramanian | Feb 19, 2019 | 3 min read
China’s ongoing Belt and Road Initiative passes through areas that are already at risk of swapping organisms.
Research Building Burns Down in Woolsey Fire
Kerry Grens | Nov 16, 2018 | 3 min read
The structure was the cornerstone of a UCLA conservation science center.
Drones Are Changing the Face of Ecology
Catherine Offord | Aug 1, 2018 | 6 min read
Unmanned aerial vehicles allow researchers to collect huge volumes of biological data cheaply, easily, and at higher resolution than ever before.
Infographic: Choosing the Right Umbrella
Amy Lewis | Jul 31, 2018 | 2 min read
Researchers must consider the entire ecosystem when planning conservation strategies.
Monarch Butterfly Conservationist Dies
Catherine Offord | Jul 23, 2018 | 2 min read
Lincoln Brower, an American entomologist famous for his work to conserve the monarch populations of Mexico and the US, has passed away at age 86.
After Relocation, an Endangered Species Stops Avoiding Predator Scents
Abby Olena, PhD | Jun 6, 2018 | 4 min read
Researchers find that conserving marsupials on a predator-free island dampens their avoidance behaviors, which could mean trouble for their reintroduction to mainland Australia.
Conservation Biologist Ben Collen Dies of Bone Cancer
Shawna Williams | May 22, 2018 | 2 min read
The University College London researcher investigated how environmental pressures affect animals.
Ecotourism: Biological Benefit or Bane?
Benjamin Geffroy, Daniel T. Blumstein, Eduardo Bessa, and Diogo S.M. Samia | Aug 3, 2017 | 4 min read
As nature-based tourism becomes more popular, considering the ecological effects of the practice becomes paramount.
Bats Make a Comeback
Molly Sharlach | Dec 22, 2014 | 1 min read
Citizen-scientist data obtained through the U.K.’s National Bat Monitoring Programme show that populations of 10 bat species have stabilized or are growing.
Hairy Situation for Wolves
Molly Sharlach | Nov 16, 2014 | 1 min read
Researchers find high stress hormone levels in the hair of hunted wolves in Northern Canada.
Where the Wild Things Were
Daniel Cossins | May 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
Conservationists are reintroducing large animals to areas they once roamed, providing ecologists with the chance to assess whether such “rewilding” efforts can restore lost ecosystems.
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