Wildlife, within scientific and conservation topics, refers collectively to non-domesticated organisms—primarily vertebrates and higher invertebrates—occurring in natural or semi-natural ecosystems and studied as components of biodiversity, ecological interactions, and population dynamics. Research on wildlife focuses on habitat use, trophic relationships, demography, movement ecology, disease ecology, and responses to anthropogenic pressures such as habitat fragmentation, climate change, exploitation, and invasive species. The topic integrates methods from field ecology, remote sensing, population genetics, and quantitative modeling to inform management, conservation planning, and policy frameworks aimed at maintaining viable populations and ecosystem functionality across spatial and temporal scales.
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There could be fewer leopards living across sub-Saharan Africa than previously believed, according to a new study that has analyzed suitable habitat and conditions. It is hoped that the research, led by conservation scientists ...
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The more people expand into previously natural areas, the more wildlife and humans step on each other's toes, leading to more interactions that may result in conflict. This includes national parks, where people flock to recuperate ...
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Wolves use their urine to communicate with each other. A recent study looked at the reactions of a pack to the marking of an intruder. This is a first step toward understanding what attracts or repels canids.
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A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order.
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If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain ...
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The modern Colorado moose is often considered just that: modern—brought to the state by wildlife officials in the late 1970s, preceded by very occasional reports of moose sightings in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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For months, a flood of mice has engulfed Western Australia's agricultural regions. For people living through it, this latest mouse plague is all-consuming. Houses, sheds, paddocks and roads are blanketed with mice. And the ...
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Many young adults are familiar with common species such as dandelions or sparrows. In contrast, plants and birds typical of fields, meadows and other agricultural habitats are significantly less well known. This is shown ...
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Larger areas contain more species. This is one of the most ironclad laws of ecology, which explains why large natural areas usually receive higher priority in conservation strategies. In fragmented landscapes, this logic ...
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