The bearded vulture, an unusual ‘archaeologist’
A new study reveals that bearded vulture nests serve as natural time capsules, preserving centuries-old artifacts.
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Novel tech unveils habitat use by turtles in Roebuck Bay
In a world-first breakthrough, scientists have used high-tech turtle trackers, complete with motion sensors, GPS and video cameras, to uncover exactly where and when an endemic Australian sea turtle goes to feed and rest.
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected UK waters.
The generational impact of illness
What a tiny, freshwater crustacean can tell us about the effects of infection over generations.
Invasive flathead catfish now top predators in Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania
A new study suggests that other fish in the region are changing what they eat to avoid competition with (or predation by) the invader.
Thermal drones deployed to monitor native animals under threat
Specialised drones are making it easier to find and monitor some of Australia’s most elusive and endangered animals in native forests, according to new research.
Even untouched ecosystems are losing insects at alarming rates, new study finds
A new study shows that insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes
Study Uses Data From Birdwatchers to Find Regional Fire Effects on Bird Populations
A new study using participatory science data reveals regional variation in the ways wildfires impact bird populations in the U.S. in unprecedented detail.
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework advances protection of marine biodiversity
A new study finds that the global biodiversity targets adopted in 2022 are science-based and represent a major step forward.
New Study Shows the Impact Trail Recreation Has on Deer, Elk in the Gunnison Basin
The research offers new insights into how elk and mule deer respond to trail use and human presence.
Why some bird flocks are fleeing the Phoenix area
Both local and migratory birds are spending less time in the region due to climate change and urbanization, according to a new study.
Research Shows Aspen Forests Slow Wildfire Spread
By analyzing 20 years of fire behavior across more than 300 wildfires in the Four Corners region, a research team found that even modest increases in aspen cover dramatically reduced the rate at which fires spread.
Dam removal restores aquatic ecosystem within three years
Water resource managers are increasingly investigating removing dams to restore connectivity and improve aquatic habitats, water quality and fish passage.
Actual distance travelled by migrating whales drastically underestimated
Whales are swimming further than previously estimated – up to 20% more – according to a new study.
The biodiversity bias: Global research still favours the wealthy
Global biodiversity research is skewed towards wealthier nations. A new study exposes inequities in science, and calls for more inclusive collaboration.
New study shows that greater plant diversity in olive groves has a positive impact on birds
The study identifies ecological thresholds to promote biodiversity without sacrificing the profitability of olive crops.
Research shows aspen forests slow wildfire spread
A new study finds evidence that stands of aspen trees could resist wildfires by slowing a fire’s advance or changing its course.
Here’s how we help an iconic California fish survive the gauntlet of today’s highly modified waterways
New ‘facilitated migration’ framework gives water managers a playbook for getting more juvenile Chinook salmon from the Central Valley to the sea
Professor Emeritus Richard Tracy named an Ecological Society of America Fellow
Richard “Dick” Tracy, an emeritus professor in the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Biology, was recently named a 2025 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.
Ripon College graduate Anderson honored as ESA Early Career Fellow
Ripon College graduate Sarah Anderson was selected as one of the Ecological Society of America’s 2025 Early Career Fellows for her landscape ecology work.