Tens of thousands of endangered sharks and rays caught off Congo
Tens of thousands of endangered sharks and rays are caught by small-scale fisheries off the Republic of the Congo each...
Ecology and Conservation
Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, researchers have warned....
Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many...
‘Treasure-trove” of fossilized single-celled organisms, dating back more than 110 million years, discovered
Scientists have unearthed a treasure-trove of almost perfectly formed fossilized single-celled organisms dating back more than 110 million years. A...
Jackdaws switch friends to gain food – but stick with family
Jackdaws ditch old friends and make new ones if it helps them get rewards – but stick with family through...
Bats feast as insects migrate through Pyrenees
Bats gather to feast as nocturnal insects fly through mountain passes in the Pyrenees each autumn, new research shows. University...
University of Exeter academics appointed to expert Dartmoor panel
Two University of Exeter experts have been appointed to an expert panel which will advise how to improve Dartmoor’s Sites...
Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate...
Male crickets court females in unison – unless rivals get too close
Male crickets sing in unison to attract females – but stop singing if a rival gets too close, new research...