Discovering Diptera: Flies Under the Microscope

• Epping Forest, Essex

Bat Ecology

• Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve

Green Turtles Eat Plastic that Looks Like Food

It may seem obvious but it has now been scientifically proven that green turtles eat plastic that closely resembles sea grass, their preferred food. This research is important, as it shows what kind of plastic pollution is a particular problem.

Large Freshwater Animals in Decline

A study of large freshwater animals between 1970 to 2012 has revealed that populations throughout the globe have fallen by 88%, with large fish species being particularly affected. Conservation action for freshwater biodiversity is urgently required.

Groundbreaking Technique to Save Northern White Rhinos

A groundbreaking procedure has been successfully conducted with a view to saving the northern white rhino from extinction. Eggs have been harvested from the last two individuals left, and artificially inseminated.

Habitat Loss Major Threat to Australian Birds

New research has found that habitat loss is a major concern for hundreds of Australian bird species, threatened as well as non-threatened, and south-eastern Australia has been the worst affected.

Jaguar Movements Restricted

A large gene-based survey based on nearly 450 samples in MesoAmerica has identified areas of conservation concern for the region’s jaguars.