A groundbreaking study from the University of Calgary presents a novel method for identifying wildlife populations at risk—such as caribou and reindeer—based on their individual movement patterns. This approach could revolutionize future conservation strategies. Published in Biological Conservation, the study utilizes a long-term dataset from GPS-collared caribou across Western Canada. Researchers identified six distinct behavioral groups, each requiring tailored conservation ...

A study by MBARI researchers and their collaborators published today in Ecology Letters sheds new light on the movements of mysterious, endangered blue whales. The research team used a directional hydrophone on MBARI’s underwater observatory, integrated with other advanced technologies, to listen for the booming vocalizations of blue whales. They used these sounds to track the movements of blue whales and learned ...

Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets, according to researchers reporting in Current Biology on September 15. The researchers also predict that almost 500 additional bird species, most of them living in the tropics, are at risk of future trade based on their unique and desirable coloration. “Aesthetic value ...