Keyword: endangered species

Scientists at the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku looked at the insect biodiversity of Kibale National Park in Uganda. A study based on long-term collecting gives new information that is useful for conserving dark biodiversity, showing how the diversity is distributed in different habitats. 

Researchers used artificial nests to test two methods for reducing the nest predation of vulnerable and endangered ground-nesting birds. The study showed that red foxes can be more easily deceived into not eating bird eggs than raccoon dogs. The methods could be used alongside hunting and offer an alternative, non-lethal solution for creating protection for vulnerable prey.