In a recently published article Dr Dieter Lukas and Prof Tim Clutton-Brock describe how differences in family structure across mammalian species influence aggressive and cooperative interactions, with potential implications for the understanding of the development of our own societies. Complex animal societies can be...

We are delighted to announce that the Zoological Society of London has awarded two honours to members of our department. Dr Andrea Manica has been awarded the prestigious Scientific Medal 2018 for research scientists with up to 15 years postdoctoral experience for distinguished work in Zoology. Andrea’s research focuses on...

The last day of the Easter vacation saw the department come together for its annual Seminar Day. Short talks were given from across the broad range of subjects currently researched in the department. The talks provide an opportunity for researchers, from all levels, to highlight their work to the rest of the department...

This year’s Student Conference on Conservation Science has been another wonderful event that has brought together conservation students and practitioners from around the world. This year, for the very first time, the conference welcomed students from Saudi Arabia, putting the total up to 64 nations who have attended the...