A new study published in the journal Bioscience on the global ornamental plant trade describes how insects, fungi, reptiles, spiders and agricultural pests are being transported live and undetected across the world on cut flowers and inside pot plants. Despite regulations and border checks, the sheer volume of trade makes...

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Kilner, our Head of Department, winner of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) Medal 2024, for her contribution to the science of animal behaviour. Professor Kilner was delighted to receive the award. She said, ‘I’m bowled over by this huge honour but it’s important...

image: Chaffinch in vineyard. photo by Natalie Zielonka Increased bird sound diversity in vineyards enhances visitor' tour experience A new research paper, conducted by University of East Anglia and Professor Lynn Dicks from Cambridge University's Zoology Department, has found that a larger level of bird song diversity...

The British Ecological Society (BES) announces Professor Tim Clutton-Brock has been awarded Honorary Membership in the 2024 Awards. BES Honorary Membership is the highest honour given and recognises an exceptional contribution at international level to the generation, communication and promotion of ecological knowledge and...