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Large herbivores increase biodiversity in tropical forests

Joint extinction of tapirs and peccaries leads to reduction in tropical forest diversity, finds 10 year study

Rare antelopes and black cats

Road verges provide refuge for pollinators

Research finds roadside verges can provide food and refuge for pollinators but cutting them too early in the year removes this benefit.

Wildfires disrupt important pollination processes by moths and increase extinction risks

Research shows the detrimental effect of wildfires on moths for the first time.

Increases in generalist predator populations are associated with pheasant releases

New research reveals gamebird releases for commercial shoots may be boosting numbers of avian predators and scavengers

Organic farming improves honeybee colony performance in a crucial flower-scarce period

Organic farming benefits honeybee colonies, especially during flower-scarce periods.

New environmental DNA program makes conservation research faster, more efficient

Community knowledge can be as valuable as ecological knowledge in environmental decision-making

Community knowledge can be as valuable as ecological knowledge when making environmental decisions

Climate change benefits for giant petrels

Giant petrels will be “temporary” climate change winners in the Antarctic region

Working landscapes can support diverse bird species

Private and fragmented forests in Costa Rica have similar bird communities to nature reserves

Fisheries outcomes maximized through traditional practice

Periodic pulse harvesting best protects fish stocks whilst maximising benefits to fisheries.

Not all weeds are equal – scientists show wildlife refuges on farms need careful placement

The success of wildlife friendly refuges around farmers' fields depends on their neighbouring plants.