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In the quest to protect our planet's wildlife, tourism has emerged as a vital tool for funding conservation efforts. However, the growing presence of humans in areas inhabited by wildlife, such as cheetahs, poses a unique challenge - are we loving these magnificent creatures to death? The video "Are We Loving Cheetahs To Death?" explores the delicate balance between observing these animals and respecting their space. As tourists flock to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, the unintended consequences of their presence become apparent. Failed hunts, abandoned kills, and a decrease in cub numbers are just some of the iss...... Read Full article on HadNews

Finding bats is hard. They are small, fast and they primarily fly at night. But our new research could improve the way conservationists find bat roosts. We’ve developed a new algorithm that significantly reduces the area that needs to be searched, which could save time and cut labour cost. Of course, you may wonder why we would want to find bats in the first place. But these flying mammals are natural pest controllers and pollinators, and they help disperse seeds. So they are extremely useful in contributing to the health of our environment. Despite their importance though, bat habitats are threatened by human activities such as i...... Read Full article on HadNews

I am a conservation biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases. When people ask me what I think the next pandemic will be I often say that we are in the midst of one – it’s just afflicting a great many species more than ours. I am referring to the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1), otherwise known as bird flu, which has killed millions of birds and unknown numbers of mammals, particularly during the past three years. This is the strain that emerged in domestic geese in China in 1997 and quickly jumped to humans in south-east Asia with a mortality rate of around 40-50%. My research group encountered ...... Read Full article on HadNews

A silent ballet takes place above our heads at night as Britain’s bat populations leave their roosts to forage for food. Although their initial movement away from roosts is fairly well understood, until recently little was known about how they returned home. But our new research shows how bats may use a “leap-frogging” motion to make their way home, something which could help conservationists in future. As they flit through the darkness, bats play a crucial role in the health of our ecosystems. From keeping insect populations in check to dispersing seeds and pollinating plants, they provide a multitude of benefits. In the UK alone,...... Read Full article on HadNews