Mammals
Bird flu killed hundreds of seals in New England
The virus ripped through seal populations in the region in summer 2022, researchers say.
23/04/2023
Mammals
From the squirrels, stoats and Scottish Wildcats of Britain and Ireland to bears, big cats and Blue Whales further afield, we cover the all the up-to-the-minute stories.
Mammals
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in British otters
Scientists say concentrations of these compounds in otters are a guide to levels of pollution in the environment.
02/03/2022
Mammals
Orcas successfully hunt world's largest animal
A population of Killer Whales off Western Australia has been observed hunting multiple Blue Whales.
19/02/2022
Mammals
Albatrosses documented diving to unparalleled depths
Individuals were logged diving three times deeper – and for much longer – than previously known.
03/02/2022
Mammals
Beaked whales' remarkable diving abilities revealed
A new study has provided the first detailed record of Cuvier's Beaked Whale diving behaviour in US Atlantic waters.
16/02/2019
Mammals
Pollution threatens half of world's Killer Whales
Chemical pollutants in our seas could lead to the disappearance of half of the world's Killer Whales in fewer than 50 years, according to a...
04/10/2018
Ornithology
Deer increase linked to declines in US songbird populations
A new study has found that growing deer populations are having a negative impact on some forest-dwelling bird species in the eastern United...
02/02/2017
Articles
Bird surveys reveal population changes - for mammals!
The Breeding Bird Survey has given important insights into the populations of common British mammals since 1995.
24/10/2013
Ornithology
Hawkmoths zap bats with sonic blasts from their genitals
Several species of tropical hawkmoth have been found to use their genitals to beam loud ultrasound signals at approaching bats.
15/07/2013
Articles
Deer are bad news for birds
A study reveals the impact on woodland birds from grazing by deer.
08/11/2011
Articles
Deer, oh dear! Bad news for Nightingales
Understorey proves essential for these stunning songsters.
23/04/2010
Taxonomy
Birds, Bats and DNA Barcodes: New Studies Reveal "Overlooked" Species
A DNA barcoding technique to explore existing taxonomy has revealed the discovery of previously unknown species.
19/02/2007
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