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Spanish butterflies better at regulating their body temperature than their British cousins

15 January 2024

Butterfly populations in Catalonia in northern Spain are better than their UK counterparts at regulating their body temperature by basking in the sunshine, but rising global temperatures due to climate change may put Spanish butterflies at greater risk of extinction. An international study, led by the University of...

New Article and YouTube Video by Claire Spottiswoode

11 December 2023

Culturally determined interspecies communication between humans and honeyguides Claire N. Spottiswoode and Brian M. Wood, Science Cambridge University Article YouTube Video Cited: Claire N. Spottiswoode, Brian M. Wood, Culturally determined interspecies communication between humans and honeyguides.Science382,1155-1158(2023...

Three new Professorships launched to boost interdisciplinary research across the Biological Sciences at Cambridge

4 December 2023

The School of Biological Sciences has announced three new Professor posts in areas of significant research importance across the biological sciences: Professor of Evolutionary Networks Professor of Biotic Interactions Professor of Integrative and Systems Neuroscience Click HERE to find out more.

JOB ALERT: Director of the University Museum of Zoology and Professorship of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology

4 December 2023

Director of the University Museum of Zoology and Professorship of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology We are looking for an engaged and effective leader to join us as Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology and Director of the University Museum of Zoology in the Cambridge University Zoology Department. We have amazing...

Researchers in Deep Time Ecology Group have revealed rapid growth in the first animal apex predators

13 November 2023

In a study published this week in National Science Review, led by Dr Yu Wu, a visiting researcher in the Zoology Department, and Dr Stephen Pates, a Herchel Smith Postdoctoral Fellow, the growth dynamics of a Cambrian predator were quantified for the first time. amplectobeluaimages.png The rapid diversification of animals...

New research from the Spottiswoode Group has uncovered the different tactics birds use to get a meal when cooperating with humans

8 November 2023

Individuals can create value ('produce'), or freeload from others ('scrounge'). These tactic decisions impact ecology, evolution, and economics. Researchers from the Department of Zoology studied these tactics in greater honeyguides birds. These birds can either lead people to bees' nests and eat leftover beeswax after the...

A new study by members of the Insect Ecology Group and published in Ecology & Evolution has found that butterflies may be most vulnerable to climate change as larvae.

19 October 2023

Insects are vulnerable to climate change, as they rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. Insects also play a vital role in many different ecosystem services, many of which are relevant to human society, such as pollinating our crops. It is therefore critical that we understand how insects will...

Welcoming Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as new Head of Department

2 October 2023

The Department of Zoology is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as the new Head of Department. She takes over from Professor Howard Baylis who has held the post for the last 7 years. Rebecca Kilner was appointed 1866 Professor of Zoology in June 2023. Rebecca’s research investigates how...

New Independent Research Fellowship Scheme

19 September 2023

Wild Hope – New TV Series available on YouTube

4 September 2023

A new series of TV programmes, aimed at inspiring audiences with positive stories about protecting our planet from biodiversity loss and climate change, is available to view on the PBS YouTube channel. The series was inspired by the work of Professor Andrew Balmford and his book Wild Hope. Each half-hour episode looks at...

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Spanish butterflies better at regulating their body temperature than their British cousins

New Article and YouTube Video by Claire Spottiswoode

Three new Professorships launched to boost interdisciplinary research across the Biological Sciences at Cambridge

JOB ALERT: Director of the University Museum of Zoology and Professorship of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology

Researchers in Deep Time Ecology Group have revealed rapid growth in the first animal apex predators

New research from the Spottiswoode Group has uncovered the different tactics birds use to get a meal when cooperating with humans

A new study by members of the Insect Ecology Group and published in Ecology & Evolution has found that butterflies may be most vulnerable to climate change as larvae.

Welcoming Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as new Head of Department

New Independent Research Fellowship Scheme

Wild Hope – New TV Series available on YouTube

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