Coastal mega-cities expose wildlife to ‘relentless’ boat traffic
Coastal mega-cities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to “relentless” boat traffic, new research shows. The study focussed on China’s Greater...
Ecology and Conservation
Exeter researchers edit special journal issue on animal culture and conservation
Exeter scientists are among those who have discovered many animals learn and pass on behaviours through social learning or culture, which...
Chip-shop fish among key seabed engineers
Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed – and therefore our climate, new...
Wild chimps filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol. A research team led by...
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new...
Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major...
Climate cost of global trawling still uncertain
The amount of carbon released by seabed fishing worldwide is uncertain and must be urgently investigated, researchers say. Convex Seascape...
Social media can help track species as climate changes
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. The...
1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian...