Shane Campbell-Staton Dissects the Anthropocene
Shane Campbell-Staton Dissects the Anthropocene
The Princeton University evolutionary biologist studies how animals are changing due to human activity.
The Princeton University evolutionary biologist studies how animals are changing due to human activity.
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With Humans Indoors, Animals Go Wild
Lisa Winter | Apr 17, 2020 | 4 min read
Across the globe, wildlife is exploring empty places usually occupied by people.
Poisoning Suspected in Recent Hooded Vulture Deaths
Amy Schleunes | Mar 11, 2020 | 2 min read
Experts warn that an explosion of hooded vulture deaths in Guinea-Bissau could push the critically endangered species to the brink of extinction.
Overcoming the Challenges of Studying Endangered Animals
Jim Daley | Jul 1, 2018 | 8 min read
From the difficulty of tracking rare populations to the danger of poachers exploiting distribution data, the complications of studying endangered species require creative solutions from researchers.
Rhino Forensics Used to Track Down Poachers and Traffickers
Katarina Zimmer | Jan 8, 2018 | 2 min read
A genetic library for African rhinoceros populations has helped match illegally trafficked products to individual poached animals in more than 120 criminal cases.
Mongolian Dinosaurs and the Poaching Problem
David Moscato | Sep 8, 2017 | 7 min read
High-profile cases of poached fossils shine a light on the black market for paleontological specimens—and how scientists and governments are trying to stop it.
Telltale Tusks
Amanda B. Keener | Jun 22, 2015 | 2 min read
Sequencing DNA from ivory may be useful for tracking down elephant poachers.
Poached Toward Extinction?
Tracy Vence | Aug 20, 2014 | 2 min read
Tens of thousands of African elephants have been illegally killed in the last four years, a report shows.
Rhino Goes Extinct in Vietnam
Edyta Zielinska | Oct 26, 2011 | 1 min read
The last rhinoceros left in Vietnam was found killed, its horn sawed off, most likely by poachers.