The ocean is often considered a silent universe. But many recent studies highlight the importance of the soundscape for many marine species, both large and small.
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As a major conference on the global biodiversity crisis opens in Montreal, a conservation biologist explains how ideas about protecting nature have evolved over the past 40 years.
Plus, why you should always remove grass cuttings from your lawn.
Thoreau thought commerce destroyed moral freedom. A true “economy”, he argued, would lead to ecological and social flourishing for humans and for all beings.
Fungi underpin life on Earth, but are far less well catalogued and understood than animals and plants. Three scientists call for including fungi in conservation strategies and environmental laws.
With nine brains, blue blood and a talent for camouflage, the octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea.
Climate change is modifying the timing of recurrent life-cycle events with critical consequences on ecological and economic levels.
New research has found what may be language in electrical impulses transmitted between mushrooms.
Whale species at higher risk of predation from killer whales are more adversely affected by the sound of sonar.
Sea turtles of Aldabra were almost hunted to extinction. But thanks to years of protection the much-loved animals are now thriving again - and so is the iconic giant tortoise.
‘De-extinction’ seems like a way to save dying or dead species - but in reality it’s an expensive and impractical waste of time.
New research sheds light on why predators don’t evolve to become so aggressive that they eat all their prey – and then go extinct themselves.
Plant the right trees in the right places – with the right fungal companions.
There is plenty of work to do to ensure that other species, geographical areas and ecosystems across Africa are better understood through bioacoustics.
After another devastating wildfire year in the West, the Biden administration has a plan to ramp up forest thinning and prescribed burns. Two foresters explain why these projects are so important.
It’s usually good news when a once-scarce species starts to recover – unless it starts getting in humans’ way. An ecologist explains how science can help predict unwelcome encounters.
E.O. Wilson was one of the world’s leading experts on ants, but his other passion was convincing humans to see themselves as part of the natural world.
Corvids and parrots might be the superstars of the bird world - but other species like gulls, geese and even chicken have shown some impressive skills too.
A bat’s body is really good at tolerating diseases.
There are some important issues to consider to best help marine species such as Atlantic puffins, bottlenose dolphins and orcas.
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Node Leader in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, Flinders University
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Professor of Conservation Biology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Entomology, University of Sydney
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Research Scientist of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
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Associate Professor, Ecology, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Biology, Boston University
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Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, University of Florida
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Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
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Professor of Sustainability, Azim Premji University
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Emeritus Professor of Ecology, University of Salford
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Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University