New study reports largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles’ giant tortoises
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and...
Ecology and Conservation
Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second...
Fish choose perfect partners in dating game study
Fish have “designed” their perfect partners in a new experiment – revealing simple male preferences and more complex female tastes....
Professor Kevin Gaston awarded honorary membership of British Ecological Society
University of Exeter researcher Professor Kevin Gaston has been awarded honorary membership of the British Ecological Society (BES) – the...
New ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinators
Scientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from...
Dr Rachael Miller awarded ERC Starting Grant
Dr Rachael Miller (Harrison) has been awarded a five-year £1.25 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a groundbreaking...
British Risso’s dolphins belong to single population
Risso’s dolphins around the British Isles are part of a single population – genetically distinct from those elsewhere in the...
UK faces ‘highly concerning’ wildfire risk this weekend – Exeter experts comment on heatwave
The UK may be facing its worst-ever risk of wildfires this weekend, a leading expert says. The warning comes as...