This newly discovered mouse-butterfly interaction suggests that western monarch decline could disrupt ecosystems in unanticipated ways.
ecology
California mice eat monarch butterflies
January 5, 2022
Megaherbivore extinctions and wildfires
December 3, 2021
Loss of ancient grazers triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity across the world’s grasslands.
It’s who you are that matters most
November 15, 2021
A first-of-its-kind study found that evolutionary history has the strongest influence in both wild and captive woodrats’ microbiomes.
In dry years, rivers become birds’ crowded corridors
October 28, 2021
New research finds that in dry years, birds funnel into the greenness of river environments, but overcrowding may increase competition for habitat and resources.
U contributes to first-ever nationwide mammal survey
June 14, 2021
A new 50-state survey shows Utah in the top 10 nationally for raccoons, bobcats and red foxes.
Protecting the past at Bears Ears
May 17, 2021
Bears Ears is not just about boundaries, it’s about management.
Why lists of worldwide bird species disagree
April 7, 2021
Data gaps and species similarities may lead to undercounting biodiversity.
Warming climate slows tropical birds’ population growth rates
March 9, 2021
A 30-year study in Tanzania shows temperature-linked population declines in species important to forests.
Automatic trail cameras keep wildlife research going during pandemic
Mar 23, 2021
Researchers share how trail cameras enabled science to continue even without fieldwork
How do U…participate in crowdsourced science?
January 22, 2021
Join in research projects from the comfort of your own home.