Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Archives

What’s your poison? Targeted control of resistant rats

Rats and mice are becoming increasingly resistant to the rodenticides we rely on for their control. Reading researchers have been monitoring the genetic changes behind resistance to commonly used rodenticides,...Read More >

Bringing African vultures back from the brink

African vultures are rapidly becoming the world’s most threatened group of birds. Reading researchers have revealed the true scale of their plight and come up with solutions, spurring conservation action...Read More >

Restoring plant diversity in a biodiversity hotspot

Landscape restoration following mining operations in Australia is commonplace, but research revealed that over-fertilisation of ancient soils triggers long-term damage to biodiversity. Working closely with mining giants and regulators, Mark…Read More >