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
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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
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
Ornithology
Bats eating nocturnally migrating songbirds
Stable isotope analysis of blood in Greater Noctule Bats (Nyctalus lasiopterus) shows that when songbirds migrate across the Mediterranean,...
14/02/2007
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