New coronavirus is discovered in BRITISH BATS by ecology undergraduate, 22

New coronavirus is discovered in BRITISH BATS by ecology undergraduate, 22, researching her final year dissertation – but luckily it cannot pass to humans in its current state Ivana Murphy, 22, found a new coronavirus in bats during dissertation research  The University of East Anglia student trapped 53 bats and collected faeces It is the … Read more

New coronavirus is discovered in BRITISH BATS by ecology undergraduate, 22

New coronavirus is discovered in BRITISH BATS by ecology undergraduate, 22, researching her final year dissertation – but luckily it cannot pass to humans in its current state Ivana Murphy, 22, found a new coronavirus in bats during dissertation research  The University of East Anglia student trapped 53 bats and collected faeces It is the … Read more

Humans have reshaped Earth’s ecology for 12k years, but ancient civilizations didn’t misuse land

Humans have been reshaping ecology across most of the Earth for at least 12,000 years, but ancient civilizations did not misuse the land like today’s inhabitants, a new study reveals.  A team of international scientists determined for most of history, humans have occupied the same amount of land across the globe and by 10000 BC, … Read more

Humans have reshaped Earth’s ecology for 12k years, but ancient civilizations didn’t misuse land

Humans have been reshaping ecology across most of the Earth for at least 12,000 years, but ancient civilizations did not misuse the land like today’s inhabitants, a new study reveals.  A team of international scientists determined for most of history, humans have occupied the same amount of land across the globe and by 10000 BC, … Read more

Ecology: Komodo dragons could be driven to extinction by global warming and rising sea levels

The Komodo dragon — the world’s largest species of lizard — could be driven to extinction by global warming and rising sea levels, a study has warned.  Numbers of the iconic reptiles — also known as ‘Komodo monitors’ — are in rapid decline, with only around 4,000 left on the five Indonesian islands they call home. … Read more

Ecology: Komodo dragons could be driven to extinction by global warming and rising sea levels

Komodo dragons could be driven to extinction by global warming and the rising sea levels on the five Indonesian islands where they have lived for over a million years Komodo dragons are the largest species of lizard, growing up to 10 feet long They are classified as vulnerable with only around 4,000 left living in … Read more

Dying frigatebird chick image wins first prize in ecology photo competition

An ailing frigate bird chick, idle meerkats and a female Gelada monkey are among the animals pictured in the seventh BMC Ecology Image competition.  The eclectic array of images showcase the ‘beauty and diversity of life on our planet’ as well as its intricate relationships, according to the team behind the competition.   The overall winner … Read more