In May 2018, an international team of scientists and explorers, lead by Dr Julian Bayliss, went on an extraordinary mission in Mozambique to reach a … Read more
Category: Conservation Biology
Flagship amphibian becomes face of new Mexican banknote
The new Mexican 50 peso banknote features an image of the axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), one of the most intriguing and unusual amphibians in the world. … Read more
DICE PhD student publishes review on the influence of forests on freshwater fish in the tropics
A new review published in BioScience explores the relationship between tropical forests and fish, providing a synthesis of the known ecological linkages in forest-freshwater systems … Read more
Ebola transmission risks would be taken more seriously with ground-up interventions in developing countries
A study led by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has found significant differences in disease-risk perception and channels of information about Ebola … Read more
Experts warn that conservation must adapt to survive in the post-pandemic world
The climate and biodiversity crises are presenting unprecedented global health risks that need to be urgently addressed, argue conservationists including Dr Charlie Gardner from the … Read more
Video commemorating Dr Jane Goodall’s annual DICE Lecture now available
World-renowned conservationist and ethologist Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, delivered this year’s annual Durrell Institute … Read more
Anthropology and Conservation News Summary – May
With the 24th of May signifying two months of lockdown during the current COVID-19 crisis, the doors to the School of Anthropology and Conservation have … Read more
Try a little mindfulness: resilience and wellbeing during lockdown
During these times of remote working and studying at home, staff and students from the School of Anthropology and Conservation are presenting tips and advice … Read more
DICE PhD student wins Graduate School Prize for Public Engagement
Laura Thomas-Walters, who is studying for a PhD in Biodiversity ManagementĀ at theĀ Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) on social marketing and behaviour change for … Read more
Sign up for the DICE Twitter Conference 2020
The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is proud to be holding a Twitter conference on July 23rd and 24th to showcase the work … Read more