Animal Conservation
@animalconserv.bsky.social
Scientific journal published by ZSL and Wiley, that provides a forum for novel, peer-reviewed research into the conservation of animal species and their habitats. Find out more at https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14691795
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We publish peer-reviewed, quantitative #conservation #science that relates to #animals and their #habitats. Follow us to see what we've published recently, and find out more at zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1469... Photo: (c) Olivier Kaisin
We publish peer-reviewed, quantitative #conservation #science that relates to #animals and their #habitats. Follow us to see what we've published recently, and find out more at zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1469... Photo: (c) Olivier Kaisin
REVIEW: Reach and effectiveness of #conservation #translocations when founder animals are sourced from #zoos - FREE access zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #reintroductions #exsituconservation @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
REVIEW: Reach and effectiveness of #conservation #translocations when founder animals are sourced from #zoos - FREE access zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #reintroductions #exsituconservation @wileyecology.bsky.social
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📢Published in the Journal of Zoology blog:📢
'Between Rocks and a Hard Place'
written by Lincoln Schmitt about their study on the genetic variation and population structure of the common rock-rat in north-western Australia👇
jzoblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/b...
'Between Rocks and a Hard Place'
written by Lincoln Schmitt about their study on the genetic variation and population structure of the common rock-rat in north-western Australia👇
jzoblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/b...
Between Rocks and a Hard Place
Wale, C.H., McConnell, S., van Leeuwen, S., Cowan, M.A., Spencer, P.B.S., How, R.A. and Schmitt, L.H. (2025). Disruption and irruption shape genetic variation and population structure of the common…
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📢Published in the Journal of Zoology blog:📢
'Between Rocks and a Hard Place'
written by Lincoln Schmitt about their study on the genetic variation and population structure of the common rock-rat in north-western Australia👇
jzoblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/b...
'Between Rocks and a Hard Place'
written by Lincoln Schmitt about their study on the genetic variation and population structure of the common rock-rat in north-western Australia👇
jzoblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/b...
Climate change -induced #distribution shifts of a keratin-feeding #beetle: Implications for olive Ridley #seaturtle conservation - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #ClimateChange #InvasiveSpecies @wileyecology.bsky.social Resumo também em #português
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Climate change -induced #distribution shifts of a keratin-feeding #beetle: Implications for olive Ridley #seaturtle conservation - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #ClimateChange #InvasiveSpecies @wileyecology.bsky.social Resumo também em #português
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PERSPECTIVE: Metabolic scaling is demand driven zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #metabolism #BMR
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
PERSPECTIVE: Metabolic scaling is demand driven zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #metabolism #BMR
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Carefully-planned #citizenscience on #amphibians demonstrates how volunteer surveys can deliver high-quality data - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #urbanecology #Salamandra @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @omerdarel.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Carefully-planned #citizenscience on #amphibians demonstrates how volunteer surveys can deliver high-quality data - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #urbanecology #Salamandra @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @omerdarel.bsky.social
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We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning.
Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning.
Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
Human-introduced substrates in #shorebird #nesting habitats worsen egg and nest #camouflage in Kentish plovers🐦, although breeding success remained unaffected - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #Conservation #Kentishplover @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Human-introduced substrates in #shorebird #nesting habitats worsen egg and nest #camouflage in Kentish plovers🐦, although breeding success remained unaffected - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #Conservation #Kentishplover @wileyecology.bsky.social
Study shows genetic drift & gene flow from the wild are driving observed trait changes in an endangered #migratory #songbird - will this affect its breeding program & #reintroduction success? #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #genetics @sauvedrew.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Study shows genetic drift & gene flow from the wild are driving observed trait changes in an endangered #migratory #songbird - will this affect its breeding program & #reintroduction success? #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #genetics @sauvedrew.bsky.social
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Effects of tree plantations on population and #roosting ecology of an endemic agamid #lizard in the Western Ghats #Biodiversity Hotspot zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #agroforestry #reptiles @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Effects of tree plantations on population and #roosting ecology of an endemic agamid #lizard in the Western Ghats #Biodiversity Hotspot zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #agroforestry #reptiles @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social
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Humanity's future depends on strong, resilient ecosystems.🌳🐿️🐝🌱🦋
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Nature recovery requires whole-ecosystem action
With one in six species threatened with extinction in the UK, senior ecologists are calling for an ecosystem approach to halt nature decline.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Humanity's future depends on strong, resilient ecosystems.🌳🐿️🐝🌱🦋
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.
Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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Just one week left until our launch event with @s-pooley.bsky.social for his book Discovering the Okapi! Join us on Tues 2nd Dec to hear from the author, and learn about ZSL's 125-year-long history with this enigmatic animal. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Just one week left until our launch event with @s-pooley.bsky.social for his book Discovering the Okapi! Join us on Tues 2nd Dec to hear from the author, and learn about ZSL's 125-year-long history with this enigmatic animal. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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The Seabird Tracking Database has been updated!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Seabird Tracking Database has been updated!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
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They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1?ea.tracking.id=rspb_uk_bluesky👈
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
Home Is Where the Newts Are: Suitability of artificial #aquatic sites for the Italian crested #newt in a traditional #farming landscape in central #Italy zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #amphibians #conservation @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Home Is Where the Newts Are: Suitability of artificial #aquatic sites for the Italian crested #newt in a traditional #farming landscape in central #Italy zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #amphibians #conservation @wileyecology.bsky.social
#Forest structure and stand characteristics influence the space use and fine-scale movements of #fishers zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #habitatselection #carnivore #mustelid @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#Forest structure and stand characteristics influence the space use and fine-scale movements of #fishers zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #habitatselection #carnivore #mustelid @wileyecology.bsky.social
Don't Stand So Close: Social crowding negatively impacts reproduction in an endangered, territorial Hawaiian bird zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #aviculture #conservationbreeding @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Don't Stand So Close: Social crowding negatively impacts reproduction in an endangered, territorial Hawaiian bird zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #aviculture #conservationbreeding @wileyecology.bsky.social
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What does it take to save Mozambique's plants?
🧑🔬 5 new networks of trained seed conservationists
🌱 Local community initiatives
🌍 57 new Important Plant Areas and more
For 10 years we've been helping biodiversity with the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
🧑🔬 5 new networks of trained seed conservationists
🌱 Local community initiatives
🌍 57 new Important Plant Areas and more
For 10 years we've been helping biodiversity with the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What does it take to save Mozambique's plants?
🧑🔬 5 new networks of trained seed conservationists
🌱 Local community initiatives
🌍 57 new Important Plant Areas and more
For 10 years we've been helping biodiversity with the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
🧑🔬 5 new networks of trained seed conservationists
🌱 Local community initiatives
🌍 57 new Important Plant Areas and more
For 10 years we've been helping biodiversity with the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique 👇
www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
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Great news this World Anteater Day (November 19th)!
A few years ago, a stretch of road in Brazil was dubbed the “Highway of Death”. One of the most dangerous roads in South America for drivers, it also claimed countless animal lives
(Picture courtesy of ICAS)
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A few years ago, a stretch of road in Brazil was dubbed the “Highway of Death”. One of the most dangerous roads in South America for drivers, it also claimed countless animal lives
(Picture courtesy of ICAS)
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🌎🦇
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Great news this World Anteater Day (November 19th)!
A few years ago, a stretch of road in Brazil was dubbed the “Highway of Death”. One of the most dangerous roads in South America for drivers, it also claimed countless animal lives
(Picture courtesy of ICAS)
🐜1/6
🌎🦇
A few years ago, a stretch of road in Brazil was dubbed the “Highway of Death”. One of the most dangerous roads in South America for drivers, it also claimed countless animal lives
(Picture courtesy of ICAS)
🐜1/6
🌎🦇
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This weekend our Deputy Director of Science, Professor Andrew Cunningham, gave the keynote presentation at the 77th International Brucellosis Research Conference in Costa Rica, speaking on "The Road to One Health - a personal journey" 🎉 #Brucellosis2025
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This weekend our Deputy Director of Science, Professor Andrew Cunningham, gave the keynote presentation at the 77th International Brucellosis Research Conference in Costa Rica, speaking on "The Road to One Health - a personal journey" 🎉 #Brucellosis2025
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From Central Park to Central America, migratory birds connect us. Illegal cattle ranching is wiping out the Five Great Forests they depend on.
A new @cornellbirds.bsky.social / @wcs.org study shows which species are most at risk and spotlights the communities helping them. bit.ly/43EFADz 🌎
A new @cornellbirds.bsky.social / @wcs.org study shows which species are most at risk and spotlights the communities helping them. bit.ly/43EFADz 🌎
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
From Central Park to Central America, migratory birds connect us. Illegal cattle ranching is wiping out the Five Great Forests they depend on.
A new @cornellbirds.bsky.social / @wcs.org study shows which species are most at risk and spotlights the communities helping them. bit.ly/43EFADz 🌎
A new @cornellbirds.bsky.social / @wcs.org study shows which species are most at risk and spotlights the communities helping them. bit.ly/43EFADz 🌎
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Horizontal and vertical optimal running speeds of cellar #spiders are impacted by leg #autotomy, sex, and body mass zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #locomotion
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Horizontal and vertical optimal running speeds of cellar #spiders are impacted by leg #autotomy, sex, and body mass zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #locomotion
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Identification and tissue-specific expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism in broad-snouted caiman zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #crocodilians #physiology #metabolism #lipids @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Identification and tissue-specific expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism in broad-snouted caiman zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #crocodilians #physiology #metabolism #lipids @amcell.bsky.social @elissazcameron.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social
Preserving short-sward natural #grasslands may provide suitable #foraging #habitat for a climate-threatened #alpine species along ski-pistes - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #birdconservation #Alps #skiing @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Preserving short-sward natural #grasslands may provide suitable #foraging #habitat for a climate-threatened #alpine species along ski-pistes - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #birdconservation #Alps #skiing @wileyecology.bsky.social
Living Beyond the Edge: Impacts of #ClimateChange on rock #lizards at the niche margin - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #globalwarming
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Living Beyond the Edge: Impacts of #ClimateChange on rock #lizards at the niche margin - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #globalwarming
Cascading effects of #anthropogenic excess food for #predators on a peri-urban population of an endangered ungulate - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #urbanecology #gazelle @wileyecology.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Cascading effects of #anthropogenic excess food for #predators on a peri-urban population of an endangered ungulate - #OpenAccess zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #urbanecology #gazelle @wileyecology.bsky.social