We are happy to announce our NERC/ZSL symposium "Linking behaviour to populations and communities: how can behavioural ecology inform conservation?" which will take place in NOvember 2018.
Here the abstract: The most immediate response of animals to human-induced environmental change is behavioural. This can have profound repercussions at the population and community level and is therefore of crucial relevance to conservation. This symposium will bring together leading experts in behavioural ecology and conservation to explore how behavioural ecologists can make a difference in support of conservation by relating their research to ecosystem processes. The meeting will critically assess the role of the behavioural ecological community in addressing conservation priorities so far and aims to inspire future conservation-oriented research and action with real impact. Now is a highly promising time for progress in this direction because of the emergence of strong analytical tools and conceptual advances in behavioural ecology in recent years, developments which have yet to find their way fully into the conservation arena. We hope to see many of you there!!
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In 2000, the 22nd of May was proclaimed International Day of Biological Diversity (IDB) by the United Nations to raise awareness for issues in relation to biodiversity. The theme of this year's IDB is 'Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism'- a subject that is of particular relevance in the Mara ecosystem.
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During the course of the project, we will update the blog with field reports and photos, the latest research news and updates relating to our investigation of mixed species groups in the Masai Mara .
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