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The Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU)'s mission is to transform wildlife conservation through world-class research, training and implementation

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Malaysia could be a leader in global biodiversity management. Chrishen Gomez shares in The Edge Malaysia how rich ecosystems, biodiversity observation networks, technology and consistent data collection could help to forge a sustainable future for all. 👉 bit.ly/3YJQepQ

Malaysia could be a leader in global biodiversity management.

Chrishen Gomez shares in <a href="/theedgemalaysia/">The Edge Malaysia</a> how rich ecosystems, biodiversity observation networks, technology and consistent data collection could help to forge a sustainable future for all.

👉 bit.ly/3YJQepQ
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Research led by Geraldine Werhahn reveals threats to Asia's wolves including insufficient law enforcement, unfair blame for livestock loss and low cultural appreciation. But tailored community outreach and multi-species conservation could be a solution. doi.org/10.1111/conl.1…

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The IUCN and Zoomarine Portugal have established the Center for Species Survival on Behaviour Change, creating a hub to connect conservation practitioners, researchers, and policymakers addressing biodiversity challenges. Learn more from diogoverissimo.bsky.social 👉tinyurl.com/cfs57snr

The IUCN and Zoomarine Portugal have established the Center for Species Survival on Behaviour Change, creating a hub to connect conservation practitioners, researchers, and policymakers addressing biodiversity challenges.

Learn more from <a href="/verissimodiogo/">diogoverissimo.bsky.social</a> 👉tinyurl.com/cfs57snr
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Ethiopia is experiencing significant land use changes, restricting habitat for wide-ranging, large carnivores. Camera trap data estimates large carnivore populations in Omo Valley and the threats faced, shaping future conservation management practices. tinyurl.com/4baacabu

Ethiopia is experiencing significant land use changes, restricting habitat for wide-ranging, large carnivores.

Camera trap data estimates large carnivore populations in Omo Valley and the threats faced, shaping future conservation management practices.

tinyurl.com/4baacabu
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In Scotland, efforts to introduce species that have been absent for hundreds of years have led to conflict and two major schools of thought: romantic and cynical. What are the causes and drivers of these debates? Find out👉 tinyurl.com/mrx9zsae King's Geography Oxford Biology

In Scotland, efforts to introduce species that have been absent for hundreds of years have led to conflict and two major schools of thought: romantic and cynical.

What are the causes and drivers of these debates? 

Find out👉 tinyurl.com/mrx9zsae

<a href="/kclgeography/">King's Geography</a> <a href="/OxfordBiology/">Oxford Biology</a>
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Saving beloved species isn't enough — but it's a good start. diogoverissimo.bsky.social contributed to a discussion about the role species popularity and value play in conservation messaging when raising awareness about a species in peril. 👉 tinyurl.com/4ksyunj4

Saving beloved species isn't enough — but it's a good start.

<a href="/verissimodiogo/">diogoverissimo.bsky.social</a> contributed to a discussion about the role species popularity and value play in conservation messaging when raising awareness about a species in peril.

👉 tinyurl.com/4ksyunj4
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With more than 3 billion people playing video games, how can these virtual environments help biodiversity conservation? WildCRU researchers explore how gameful modes of human-wildlife engagement could impact pro-environmental engagement and behaviour. 👉tinyurl.com/2k3e88v3

With more than 3 billion people playing video games, how can these virtual environments help biodiversity conservation?

WildCRU researchers explore how gameful modes of human-wildlife engagement could impact pro-environmental engagement and behaviour.

👉tinyurl.com/2k3e88v3
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Why are debates on lynx and wolf reintroductions so polarised? Find out from Toryn Whitehead and WildCRU's Darragh Hare why discussions about bringing back large carnivores can be characterised by myths and wishful thinking. 👉bit.ly/4iI2s9D

Why are debates on lynx and wolf reintroductions so polarised?

Find out from Toryn Whitehead and WildCRU's Darragh Hare why discussions about bringing back large carnivores can be characterised by myths and wishful thinking.

👉bit.ly/4iI2s9D
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What makes a species, ecosystem, or even an event, a conservation flagship? Researchers propose a new framework for "flagship entities" - unique, communicable symbols that galvanise support for conservation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RQgfQB

What makes a species, ecosystem, or even an event, a conservation flagship?

Researchers propose a new framework for "flagship entities" - unique, communicable symbols that galvanise support for conservation.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RQgfQB
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Mynor Sandoval hosted capacity building and socialisation workshops in Guatemala's Maya Forest, supported by the Robertson Scholarship. A second workshop trained students and researchers at San Carlos de Guatemala University in QGIS, Google Earth Engine, & biological monitoring.

Mynor Sandoval hosted capacity building and socialisation workshops in Guatemala's Maya Forest, supported by the Robertson Scholarship.

A second workshop trained students and researchers at San Carlos de Guatemala University in QGIS, Google Earth Engine, &amp; biological monitoring.
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Do waterholes shape territorial behaviour in African lions? A new study found that both males and females repeatedly move along straight paths between waterholes, patrolling both core hunting areas and the edges of their territory. Find out more👉 tinyurl.com/3a62xmuk

Do waterholes shape territorial behaviour in African lions?

A new study found that both males and females repeatedly move along straight paths between waterholes, patrolling both core hunting areas and the edges of their territory.

Find out more👉 tinyurl.com/3a62xmuk
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Why are iconic trees so important to us? 🌳 As the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree reappears in the news, Ewan Macdonald and Helen Parish reshare their thoughts on why the felling of trees can be an emotive topic. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Z3MMqz

Why are iconic trees so important to us? 🌳

As the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree reappears in the news, <a href="/ewanamacdonald/">Ewan Macdonald</a> and <a href="/HelenLParish/">Helen Parish</a>  reshare their thoughts on why the felling of trees can be an emotive topic.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Z3MMqz
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How can we monitor biodiversity loss? 🦔 Field radio-tracking European hedgehogs and eDNA analysis of hedgehog droppings provides insights into their diets and, in turn, the local biodiversity. Hear from Dr Hedgehog 🦔 Hedgehog Research /Hedgehog in a new TEDx talk 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=MKfEWY…

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New research investigates the Himalayan wolf, one of Eurasia’s oldest wolf lineages. Genomic data and skull shape analysis shows subtle traits, eg. shorter muzzle and wider cheekbones, that set this elusive wolf apart. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/m3u9eprd

New research investigates the Himalayan wolf, one of Eurasia’s oldest wolf lineages.

Genomic data and skull shape analysis shows subtle traits, eg. shorter muzzle and wider cheekbones, that set this elusive wolf apart.

Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/m3u9eprd