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...
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Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
An explosion in the number of academic articles being published is unsustainable and erodes public trust in science, a landmark...
Leopards can be identified by their roar
Each leopard has its own unique roar through which it can be identified, a new study finds. In the first...
Monkey mapping model could boost conservation
A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans. With an estimated 75%...
Montserrat’s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories – according...
Europe’s native oyster ecosystems have ‘collapsed’
Scientists have revealed that Europe’s native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has ‘collapsed’, highlighting the importance...
Exeter ecologist awarded as future leader in climate and health research
Congratulations to Dr Dan Padfield, who has been awarded the 2024 Emerging Leaders Prize by the Medical Research Foundation. The...
Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...
Illusions are in the eye, not the mind
Numerous visual illusions are caused by limits in the way our eyes and visual neurones work – rather than more...